For the second straight game, West Texas will face off against Highland Park. The Comanches will host the Hornets at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (West Texas has three straight victories, Highland Park has three straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Monday, West Texas made easy work of Highland Park and carried off a 17-2 win. The result was nothing new for the Comanches, who have now won eight matches by ten runs or more so far this season.
Haven Lee made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
Mackenzie Elliott
| 04/07/25 vs Highland Park | 5 |
| 03/03/25 vs Follett | 4 |
| 03/22/25 vs Gruver | 2 |
| 03/12/25 @ Highland Park | 2 |
| 03/10/25 @ Sunray | 2 |
In other batting news, Mackenzie Elliott was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and one double while going 3-for-4. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Chloe Jett, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
West Texas always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Highland Park only posted an OBP of .300.
West Texas' victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-5. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Highland Park, their loss dropped their record down to 5-15-1.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. West Texas has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .545. However, it's not like Highland Park struggles in that department as they've averaged .493. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
