Hugoton hadn't done well against Holcomb recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Eagles were the clear victors by a 14-3 margin over the Longhorns. That's the first time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent win being a 19-8 victory on Tuesday.
Maddie Williams was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Williams was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one triple. Williams is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least two every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Emma Martinez was a standout: she got on base in all three of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Olivia Salmans, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Hugoton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .677. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Holcomb only posted an OBP of .360.
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| 03/31/26 - Home | 19-8 W |
| 03/31/26 - Home | 14-3 W |
| 04/19/24 - Home | 2-7 L |
| 04/19/24 - Home | 0-10 L |
| 03/28/23 - Away | 1-12 L |
| + 5 more games |
Hugoton's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Holcomb, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Hugoton beat the Longhorns by a score of 19-8 later that day.
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