Preview: Houston Math Science & Tech Tigers vs. Heights Bulldogs
After four games on the road, Houston Math Science & Tech is heading back home. They will take on the Heights Bulldogs at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Houston Math Science & Tech is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
After soaring to 14 runs the game before, Houston Math Science & Tech were a bit more limited in their match back in February. They suffered a rough 17-2 defeat at the hands of Fort Bend Hightower.
Houston Math Science & Tech saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Giuliana Montemayor, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Heights scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They never let Westbury onto the board and left with an 18-0 win. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Heights with their most commanding win of the season.
Haylie Jaime and Sara Paniagua made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Jaime struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Paniagua pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Jaime has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Jaime scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Paniagua scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Flora Moreno was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Helen Maddux, who went 1-for-1 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
Houston Math Science & Tech's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Heights, they pushed their record up to 14-9 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Houston Math Science & Tech has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .491. However, it's not like Heights struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Houston Math Science & Tech might still be hurting after the 18-0 defeat they got from Heights in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can Houston Math Science & Tech avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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