Texas City hasn't had much luck against La Porte recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Texas City Stingarees will host the La Porte Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. The last four games Texas City has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Texas City gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Ball, sneaking past 5-4. The win continues a trend for the Stingarees in their matchups with the Tornadoes: they've now won three in a row.
Meanwhile, La Porte entered their match against Friendswood on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. La Porte took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Friendswood. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Aaliyah Maldonado spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Sophie Sandel was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Sandel is also crushing it when it comes to hits: she's got at least three every time she's taken the field this season.
Texas City's victory bumped their record up to 9-3-1. As for La Porte, their loss dropped their record down to 6-2-1.
Texas City came up short against La Porte in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, falling 5-0. Will Texas City 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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