Cooper hasn't had much luck against Abilene recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Cougars will be playing at home against the Eagles at 6:30 p.m.
Cooper came up short against Wylie on Thursday, falling 13-2.
Cooper saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryllie Hawthorne, who went 1-for-2 with one double. Ella Ruiz also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Meanwhile, Abilene entered their tilt with Memorial on Thursday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They blew past the Mavericks 11-4. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Eagles considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Izabella Rocha and Brieyonna Reed did most of the damage at the plate: Rocha went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Reed went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases and two runs. That's the most RBI Rocha has posted since back in February. Alicia Gutierrez was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run.
Cooper's loss dropped their record down to 11-9. As for Abilene, their victory bumped their record up to 14-9-1.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Cooper hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .319. However, it's not like Abilene struggles in that department as they've averaged .334. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cooper might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Abilene in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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