After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three matches, East Bernard finally came back down to earth on Friday. They fell 5-2 to the Shiner Comanches. East Bernard was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Shiner apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2023.
Addison Opela put in work no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Opela has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Opela was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Opela wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kendylle Ermis, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
East Bernard's loss dropped their record down to 17-7-2. As for Shiner, they pushed their record up to 15-2 with that win, which was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Bernard will take on Brazos at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. East Bernard's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Brazos' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Shiner, they will head out on the road to square off against Schulenburg at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Schulenburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season.
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