Hill Country Christian School of Austin is on a three-game streak of home losses, Texas School for the Deaf a six-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Hill Country Christian School of Austin Knights will take on the Texas School for the Deaf Rangers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Monday, Hill Country Christian School of Austin fell victim to a rough 20-7 loss at the hands of Brentwood Christian.
Kinsey White made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a run, and a double. MC Gilliam was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Texas School for the Deaf suffered a tough 20-5 defeat at the hands of Veritas Academy on Tuesday. That's two games in a row now that Texas School for the Deaf has lost by exactly 15 runs.
Evangeline Diaz was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-1. Another player making a difference was Melanie Rubinsheytin, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Texas School for the Deaf always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .632. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
Hill Country Christian School of Austin's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Texas School for the Deaf, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Hill Country Christian School of Austin hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like Texas School for the Deaf struggles in that department as they've averaged .315. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Hill Country Christian School of Austin's way against Texas School for the Deaf in their previous meeting on April 2nd as Hill Country Christian School of Austin made off with a 23-12 victory. Does Hill Country Christian School of Austin have another victory up their sleeve, or will Texas School for the Deaf turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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