Early took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Comanche, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Longhorns came out on top in a nail-biter against the Indians on Saturday, sneaking past 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Longhorns have posted since March 14th.
Sydney Greaves spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Early saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyleigh Caperton, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Longhorns
| 04/12/25 vs Comanche | 4-3 |
| 04/11/25 vs Eastland | 6-3 |
| 03/28/25 vs Millsap | 9-2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Dublin | 18-4 |
| 03/14/25 vs Breckenridge | 3-2 |
Early pushed their record up to 15-8 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Comanche, they moved to 11-6 with that loss, which also ended their five-game winning streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Early will host Tolar at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Longhorns' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rattlers have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Comanche, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Peaster at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Greyhounds will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight.
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