Recap: George West Longhorns vs. Aransas Pass Panthers
George West came into Friday's contest having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Aransas Pass Panthers out 8-7. The win was just what George West needed coming off of a 19-7 defeat in their prior matchup.
George West let Lily Castaniero and Makayla Jaramillo loose on the outfield. Castaniero scored a run while going 3-for-3, while Jaramillo got on base in three of her five plate appearances with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Jenna Lee was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Aransas Pass' side, Aizlynn Ramirez was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Alyze Garza, who went 1-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
George West's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-11. As for Aransas Pass, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost 11 of their last 13 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. George West will take on Goliad at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Goliad is coming into the match with six straight wins at home, so George West will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Aransas Pass, they will head out on the road to challenge Mathis at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Aransas Pass will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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