Softball Recap: Port Neches-Groves' Win on Tuesday Extends Winning Streak to Four

By Team Reports Apr 1, 2025, 9:58pm

Softball Recap: Port Neches-Groves Indians vs. West Brook Bruins

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03/11/25 @ Port Arthur Memorial23
03/21/25 @ Beaumont United19
02/25/25 @ Lee16
02/21/25 vs Kirbyville15
03/07/25 @ West Brook14

Port Neches-Groves had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over the West Brook Bruins. The Indians might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 games by six runs or more this season.

Mckayla Hranicky made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.

In other pitching news, Kalli Smith looked comfortable as she tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, Kiana Ledoux was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and two RBI.

Port Neches-Groves always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as West Brook only posted an OBP of .310.

Port Neches-Groves' victory bumped their record up to 23-3. As for West Brook, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.

Port Neches-Groves will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Barbers Hill at 6:00 p.m. on the 11th. As for West Brook, they will be playing at home against Nederland at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bruins' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 9 runs per game this season.

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