Softball Game Preview: New Braunfels Unicorns vs. Reagan Rattlers

The New Braunfels Unicorns will challenge the Reagan Rattlers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. New Braunfels will be coming into the game with an undefeated record on the line.

New Braunfels' pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Saturday. They put the hurt on Wagner with a sharp 7-0 win. That seven run margin sets a new team best for the Unicorns this season.

Addison Barbosa made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits every time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing one base while going 1-for-1.

In other batting news, Isabel Cruz and Sophia Leos did most of the damage at the plate: Cruz scored two runs and stole three bases, while Leos scored a run and stole three bases. Leos also scored a run, marking her first of the season.

New Braunfels always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March of 2024.

Reagan kicked off their season on the road last Saturday and hit a couple of potholes. They came up short against Clemens, falling 14-3. The loss continues a trend for the Rattlers in their matchups with the Buffaloes: they've now lost five in a row.

New Braunfels' victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-0-1. Those victories came thanks to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs per game. As for Reagan, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.

New Braunfels took their win against Reagan in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 by a conclusive 15-2. Will New Braunfels repeat their success, or does Reagan have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.