Softball Game Preview: Edna Cowboys vs. Hallettsville Brahmas

Edna hasn't had much luck against Hallettsville recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Edna Cowboys will face off against the Hallettsville Brahmas at 6:00 p.m.

Things were looking good for Edna after they put the first points on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They lost 10-3 to Tidehaven. The Cowboys have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Hallettsville waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Raiders an 18-0 shutout. That looming 18-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Brahmas yet this season.

Grace Halata made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Furthermore, she didn't allow a single earned run, the first time she has blanked an opponent over her last nine games. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 11 contests.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caitlynn Halata, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, seven RBI, and three runs. Those seven RBI gave her a new career-high. Ashlyn Pustka was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple.

Hallettsville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Hallettsville's record is now 11-2. As for Edna, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6-1.

Edna might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Hallettsville when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can Edna avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.