Stafford had lost four straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 2-7 to make it five. They came up short against the La Marque Cougars, falling 17-2. The Spartans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
As for La Marque, they picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 6-9-1. That 15-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For La Marque's part, Jordynn Hawkins was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Hawkins has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her six plate appearances with three runs. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, La Marque let Alexa Loubet and Karen Salazar run wild. Loubet got on base in three of her six plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base, while Salazar got on base in three of her six plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs Loubet has posted since back in March of 2025. Kamori Walker was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Stafford will square off against rival Freeman at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, La Marque is set to face off against their familiar foe Royal at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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