Softball Recap: Nacogdoches' Luck Changes for the Better on Tuesday

Nacogdoches had to endure a 12-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Jacksonville Indians a 10-0 shutout on Tuesday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Dragons' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.

JJ Garrett

Batters Struck Out (Career)

04/07/26 @ Jacksonville	14
03/31/26 @ Mt. Pleasant	9
02/20/26 vs Pilot Point	8
02/13/26 vs Waskom	7
02/12/26 vs Shelbyville	7

JJ Garrett made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 14 over six innings pitched. Those 14 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.

In other batting news, Arlette Castillo was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Karsyn Cross, who went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, two doubles, and one run.

Nacogdoches hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jacksonville struck out 15 times.

Nacogdoches' win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-11 and their overall record up to 7-13-1. As for Jacksonville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 13 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-18 record this season.

Nacogdoches will look to defend their home field on Friday against Lufkin at 5:00 p.m. As for Jacksonville, they will head out to face off against Tyler at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 18.5 runs per game on average), something the Indians will no doubt try to take advantage of.