
Pirates
04/15/25 @ Monterey | 15-7 |
04/11/25 vs Tascosa | 19-5 |
04/09/25 vs Caprock | 9-6 |
04/08/25 @ Lubbock | 19-0 |
04/04/25 @ Plainview | 11-1 |
+ 11 more games |
Lubbock-Cooper came tearing into Tuesday's contest with 15 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 15-7 margin over the Monterey Plainsmen. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 7-0 back in March.
Addison Gunset and Tatum Southard did most of the damage at the plate: Gunset got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Southard went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs Gunset has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Lydia Pesterfield, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
They weren't the only one making solid contact: Lubbock-Cooper kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in eight consecutive games.
Lubbock-Cooper's victory was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 24-4. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.6 runs over those games. As for Monterey, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-11.
Lubbock-Cooper and Monterey should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Texas Rankings. The Pirates (ranked 42nd) will meet Amarillo (ranked 132nd) at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Monterey will take on Palo Duro at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday with a big rank advantage (208 vs. 1002).
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