George West lost against Odem back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The George West Longhorns took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Odem Owls. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for George West in their matchups with Odem: they've now lost seven in a row.
Makayla Jaramillo made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Chloe Rosembaum was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Odem's side, Aria Bray was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). Bray was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with a double.
In other batting news, Odem let Isabella Salazar and Isabella Flores loose on the outfield. Salazar went 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Flores scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Dezirae Moreno, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
George West's defeat dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Odem, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-15-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. George West will take on Mathis at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mathis is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Odem, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Goliad at 6:00 p.m. Goliad will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Odem surely won't give up without a fight.
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