Rockdale will face off against Thrall at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Rockdale has now lost nine straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since February 28.
The home team had come away the winner the last five times Rockdale and Franklin had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Tigers came up short against the Lions on Friday, falling 17-2. Tigers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Lions since on Friday.
Jayla Gonzalez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. Those RBI marked the first that she brought in this season.
Meanwhile, Thrall hadn't done well against Lexington recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Tigers never let the Eagles get on the board and left with a 3-0 win.
Not much got past Miley Pokorny, who gave up just nine hits and racked up seven Ks to keep Lexington off the board. Pokorny has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Selena Quintanilla, who went 1-for-4 with one home run. Piper Hernandez was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Thrall is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-11 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.5 runs over those games. As for Rockdale, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-14-1.
Rockdale suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Thrall when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will Rockdale have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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