Softball Recap: Nederland Makes It Three in a Row on the Road

Nederland lost to West Brook back in March, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Bulldogs came out on top against the Bruins by a score of 5-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bulldogs.

Morgan Barron

Batters Struck Out

04/04/25 @ West Brook	13
03/31/25 vs Port Neches-Groves	7
03/21/25 @ Barbers Hill	6
03/18/25 vs Port Arthur Memorial	8

Morgan Barron spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Saydee Montoya was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Sophia Livingston, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.

Montoya wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Nederland lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now launched at least two home runs in three consecutive contests.

Nederland's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-5. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for West Brook, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Nederland is set to take on their familiar foe Sterling at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, West Brook will square off against rival Lee at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.