It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Mayde Creek ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They skirted past the Cinco Ranch Cougars 12-11. This was a revenge game for the Rams: when they faced off against the Cougars back in March, they had to take a 6-5 loss.
Shy'Lynn Brown
| 04/11/25 vs Cinco Ranch | 4 |
| 04/08/25 @ Morton Ranch | 3 |
| 03/29/25 @ Paetow | 1 |
| 03/28/25 vs Jordan | 1 |
| 03/07/25 vs Morton Ranch | 1 |
Shy'Lynn Brown was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over nine innings while giving up just two earned (and nine unearned) runs off nine hits. Brown was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-6 with four RBI and two doubles. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Julissa Aquino and Eva Tyler did most of the damage at the plate: Aquino scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Tyler scored three runs while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances. Tyler also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Aneesa Ocanas, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
Mayde Creek hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive games.
Mayde Creek has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Cinco Ranch, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-16 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Mayde Creek will face off against rival Seven Lakes at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Cinco Ranch is set to take on their familiar foe Morton Ranch at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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