Softball Recap: Laredo LBJ Wolves vs. Del Rio Rams
After losing to Del Rio the last time they met, Laredo LBJ decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Laredo LBJ Wolves came out on top against the Del Rio Rams by a score of 8-4 on Wednesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for Laredo LBJ.
Alexis Martinez made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Martinez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Martinez was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Martinez wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Caitlin Hernandez, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Jazmin Lopez was another key contributor, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with an RBI.
Like Laredo LBJ, Del Rio also got a great game from a two-way player: Ithalia Ozuna. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Ozuna was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
In other batting news, Syann Casillas made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Laredo LBJ's win bumped their record up to 9-15. As for Del Rio, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Laredo LBJ will square off against Alexander at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Laredo LBJ is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. As for Del Rio, they will head out on the road to face off against United South at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Del Rio is facing United South at the right time seeing as United South is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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