Mayde Creek had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 1-10 to make it nine. They lost 8-2 to the Cinco Ranch Cougars. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Rams couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Cinco Ranch, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-6-1. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
For Cinco Ranch's part, Emory Ortiz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits. Ortiz has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lindsey DeLeon was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Lilly Martin also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Mayde Creek and Cinco Ranch will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Rams see the field they'll take on Seven Lakes at 4:30 p.m. on the 17th. As for Cinco Ranch, their break will end when they face Morton Ranch at 6:15 p.m. on the 17th.
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