North Garland is 1-9 against Rowlett since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Raiders will host the Eagles at 5:30 p.m. North Garland has given up an average of 16.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
North Garland came up short against Naaman Forest on Friday, falling 14-3.
North Garland saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Marhiana Hughes, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. Isabella Malone was another, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Rowlett posted their closest victory since February 27th on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Wylie East 10-8. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.
Baylee Grant spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jordynn Williams, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and four runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024.
North Garland's defeat dropped their record down to 4-21. As for Rowlett, their victory bumped their record up to 13-14-1.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. North Garland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Rowlett struggles in that department as they've averaged .511. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
North Garland suffered a grim 16-0 defeat to Rowlett when the teams last played back in March. Will the Raiders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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