New Caney extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 18-11-1. They lost 10-0 to the Caney Creek Panthers. Considering the last time the Eagles couldn't score was back in February, the team can't take the result too hard.
As for Caney Creek, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-16. They not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since February 21st (when they won 10-0).
For Caney Creek's part, Avery Castaneda made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Castaneda was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Merari Gonzalez, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Calista Simon was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. New Caney is set to face off against their familiar foe The Woodlands at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Caney Creek will square off against rival Oak Ridge at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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