Softball Recap: George West Longhorns vs. Aransas Pass Panthers
George West scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They never let the Aransas Pass Panthers onto the board and left with a 15-0 win. The victory was some much needed relief for George West as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Kenna Ruiz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Ruiz has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Ruiz was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Isabella Salazar and Makayla Jaramillo did most of the damage at the plate: Salazar scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Jaramillo went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Destiny Salazar was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
George West's win bumped their record up to 7-15. As for Aransas Pass, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 15 of their last 17 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-18 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. George West will take on Goliad at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Goliad will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something George West surely won't give up without a fight. As for Aransas Pass, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Mathis at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Mathis is coming into the match with three straight wins on the road, so Aransas Pass will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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