After losing to Fort Bend Hightower the last time they met, Fort Bend Elkins decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Fort Bend Elkins Knights came out on top against the Fort Bend Hightower Hurricanes by a score of 11-7 on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Fort Bend Elkins.
Jaila Davis and McKenzie Williams did most of the damage at the plate: Davis scored three runs while going 1-for-4, while Williams scored a run while going 2-for-5.
On Fort Bend Hightower's side, Jenise Tristan was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and nine unearned) runs off 12 hits. Tristan has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Tristan was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Amiyah Lee was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Carmen Barrera, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Fort Bend Elkins' win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-12. As for Fort Bend Hightower, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-9 record this season.
Fort Bend Elkins will be playing in front of their home fans against Fort Bend Dulles at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Fort Bend Elkins is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season. As for Fort Bend Hightower, they will head out on the road to challenge Fort Bend Clements at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Fort Bend Hightower is facing Fort Bend Clements at the right time seeing as Fort Bend Clements is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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