The Austin Maroons are headed away from home for the first time to face off against the Leander Lions at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Austin is leaving town to face Leander after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. The Maroons came up short against the Lions last Thursday, falling 12-4. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it eight in a row.
For Leander's part, Kylee Arnold made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Arnold was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2025.
In other batting news, Jalisa Rodriguez was a standout: she went a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Madelyn Huling was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Austin suffered a grim 12-4 defeat to Leander in their previous matchup last Thursday. Can the Maroons avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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