Shoemaker's last matchup with Harker Heights could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Friday. The Wolves lost 10-2 to the Knights. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Wolves, who until this game were averaging 3.95 runs allowed.

Kale Clawson
| 03/20/26 vs Harker Heights | 9 |
| 03/17/26 @ Copperas Cove | 13 |
| 03/12/26 vs Bryan | 10 |
| 03/10/26 @ Killeen | 5 |
| 03/03/26 vs Temple | 9 |
Kale Clawson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and seven unearned) runs on three hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Taylor McClinton was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. Another player making a difference was Diana Samuelu-Pedro, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Shoemaker now has a losing record of 9-10-3. As for Harker Heights, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season.
Coincidentally, Shoemaker and Harker Heights will both be playing Temple the next time they take the field. The Knights will host the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Wolves will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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