Lions
| 05/07/26 vs Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial | 1-3 |
| 05/06/26 vs Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial | 9-2 |
| 05/01/26 @ Seguin | 13-3 |
| 04/30/26 vs Seguin | 15-0 |
| 04/24/26 vs New Braunfels | 13-3 |
Leander dropped down to 33-6-1 on Thursday, ending the team's 17-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial Eagles by a score of 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Lions have suffered since May 17, 2025.
Scarlett Geurin was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits.
At the plate, Leander saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Avery Barnard, who went 1-for-3 with one triple.
As for Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 22 of their last 25 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 30-10 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games.
On Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial's side, Rae Ponce spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits. Ponce has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lyla Creek, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Emilee Holmes was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
While Leander had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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