Softball Game Recap: Sam Rayburn Texans vs. Dobie Longhorns

By Team Reports Apr 15, 2024, 9:23am

Softball Recap: Sam Rayburn Texans vs. Dobie Longhorns

Friday just wasn't the day for Sam Rayburn's offense. They suffered a rough 8-0 defeat at the hands of the Dobie Longhorns on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, Sam Rayburn's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

For Dobie's part, Vanessa De La Fuente spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on one hit and racked up nine Ks. De La Fuente has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Aidan Johnson was a standout: she went 4-for-4 with two RBI and a double. Lili Sepulveda was another key contributor, going 1-for-1 with a home run.

Sam Rayburn's loss dropped their record down to 6-8-1. As for Dobie, they pushed their record up to 17-12 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.

Sam Rayburn will take on Deer Park at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Deer Park will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Sam Rayburn surely won't give up without a fight. As for Dobie, they will head out on the road to square off against South Houston at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Dobie is facing South Houston at the right time seeing as South Houston is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.

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