Ray hasn't had much luck against Gregory-Portland recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Texans will challenge the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Ray has given up an average of 11.4 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Ray is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Alice, falling 20-10.
Alexianna Perez led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jewelia Vasquez, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Gregory-Portland made easy work of Miller on Saturday and carried off a 9-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won 13 games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Madison Mauricio spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Elizabeth Keith, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Jalysa Alvarado also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Gregory-Portland hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are 11-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Ray's loss dropped their record down to 6-16. As for Gregory-Portland, their record now sits at 17-9.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Ray hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .352. However, it's not like Gregory-Portland struggles in that department as they've averaged .381. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Ray suffered a grim 15-1 defeat to Gregory-Portland when the teams last played back in March. Can the Texans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
