Fort Bend Hightower has not done well against Fort Bend Dulles recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Fort Bend Hightower Hurricanes came out on top in a nail-biter against the Fort Bend Dulles Vikings and snuck past 4-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Fort Bend Hightower.
Angel Gutierrez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Gutierrez was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
In other batting news, Jeremy Payne was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Payne is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
Fort Bend Hightower's win bumped their record up to 12-9-1. As for Fort Bend Dulles, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 10-11-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Bend Hightower will take on Fort Bend Elkins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fort Bend Dulles, they will be playing at home against George Ranch at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. George Ranch will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Fort Bend Dulles surely won't give up without a fight.
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