Softball Recap: United Longhorns vs. Laredo LBJ Wolves
United won the last time they faced Laredo LBJ, and things went their way on Friday too. The United Longhorns came out on top against the Laredo LBJ Wolves by a score of 5-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for United.
Kaylee Cox was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Cox has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Cox was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Desaney Perez, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Regina Rodriguez, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Like United, Laredo LBJ also got a great game from a two-way player: Alexis Martinez. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off 11 hits (and only one walk). Martinez was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Martinez wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hailey Garcia, who went 2-for-3 with a triple. Emmely Gomez was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
United has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 18-11 record this season. As for Laredo LBJ, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-17.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. United will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Alexander at 7:30 p.m. As for Laredo LBJ, they will square off against United South at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. United South hasn't scored more than one runs for five games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
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