For the second straight game, Harper will face off against Granger. The Longhorns will take on the Lions at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Harper has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Harper heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Thursday. They lost 12-6 to Granger. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Longhorns have suffered since February 10th.
For Granger's part, Rylinn Hamby spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits.
At the plate, Abi Crouch was excellent, going 3-for-5 with three doubles, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in February of 2025. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Gaswint, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Granger kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 4-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
This is the second loss in a row for Harper and nudges their season record down to 13-9. As for Granger, their win bumped their record up to 7-10.
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