Softball Preview: Dekaney Wildcats vs. Aldine Mustangs
Dekaney is 9-1 against Aldine since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Dekaney Wildcats will look to defend their home field against the Aldine Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Dekaney fell victim to Benjamin Davis and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 15-0 walloping at the hands of the Falcons. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, Dekaney's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Aldine was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They suffered a rough 19-1 defeat at the hands of Spring.
Emily Hiracheta made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Dekaney's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Aldine, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-16.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Dekaney hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .404. However, it's not like Aldine struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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