Two dominant two-way players in Kaylee Cox and Ellie Gonzalez are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The United Longhorns have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Alexander Bulldogs at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. United is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
United can now show off 12 landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. They never let Laredo LBJ onto the board and left with a 7-0 victory.
The result came thanks to Cox's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Regina Rodriguez, who went 3-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Desaney Perez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Alexander unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of Del Rio by a score of 9-8.
Carmen Perez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Jazmine Rodriguez was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
United has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-9 record this season. As for Alexander, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-10.
Friday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. United hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .358. However, it's not like Alexander struggles in that department as they've averaged .379. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
United beat Alexander 8-5 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will United repeat their success, or does Alexander have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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