Wharton extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 6-10. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Brazosport Exporters. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 10-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Brazosport, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-8-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games.
For Brazosport's part, Addison Martinez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up seven Ks. Martinez has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Sanii Player was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2025. Larissa Guardiola also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Wharton will face off against rival El Campo at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Brazosport is set to take on their familiar foe Columbia at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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