Alice hasn't had much luck against Gregory-Portland recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Coyotes will welcome the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m.
Alice came up short against Flour Bluff on Tuesday, falling 10-3.
Meanwhile, Gregory-Portland never let their opponents score on Tuesday. They blew past Ray 8-0. Considering the Wildcats have won 14 matchups by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
The result came thanks to Audrey Diercks's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Elizabeth Keith, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. That stolen base was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jalysa Alvarado, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Gregory-Portland hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 12-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
The win made it two in a row for Gregory-Portland and bumps their season record up to 18-9. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 1 runs in those games. As for Alice, their loss dropped their record down to 10-17.
Alice suffered a grim 15-1 defeat to Gregory-Portland when the teams last played back in March. Will the Coyotes 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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