In what's become a running theme this season, Houston gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Collierville Dragons with a sharp 14-4 victory. That's more bragging rights for Houston, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Maddie McClure was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. McClure has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. McClure was even better at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Skye Ebersole and Lindsey Barnes did most of the damage at the plate: Ebersole went 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a double, while Barnes scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylea Howell, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Houston's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 14-8. As for Collierville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
As of now, neither Houston nor Collierville have any future games scheduled.
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