MacArthur was handed an 11-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the United Longhorns 9-8.
The team relied heavily on Sienna Richmond, who went 1-for-2 with three runs and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Miranda Lerma, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
MacArthur hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 3-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
MacArthur is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-11 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs over those games. As for United, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
MacArthur will challenge Southwest at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for United, they will take on United South at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Longhorns' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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