After flying high against Tolar last Tuesday, Eastland came back down to earth. The Mavericks took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Early Longhorns on Friday. The Mavericks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Longhorns earlier this season, when they won 12-4.
Emma Beasley and Jayci Majors stepped up to the plate in a big way. Beasley went 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI, while Majors scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Yozelyn Ojeda was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Eastland's defeat dropped their record down to 15-9. As for Early, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eastland will face off against Dublin at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mavericks are facing the Lions at the right time seeing as the Lions are stuck on a 14-game losing streak. As for Early, they will take on Comanche at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Indians will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Longhorns surely won't give up without a fight.
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