Memorial lost against Abilene back in March, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Mavericks fell 5-1 to the Eagles.
Madison Walker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Memorial saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aubrey Martinez, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Memorial has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-15 record this season. As for Abilene, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record up to 13-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Memorial will host Paradise at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so the Mavericks' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Abilene, they will challenge Cooper at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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