For the first time this season, De Leon will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup on Monday. They will welcome the Strawn Greyhounds at 5:00 p.m. De Leon has given up an average of 9.3 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
On Friday, De Leon needed a bit of extra time to put away Eula. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Pirates 18-16. The Bearcats' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
| 03/01/25 vs Clyde | 1 |
| 02/14/25 vs Hamilton | 3 |
| 03/05/25 vs Cross Plains | 3 |
| 02/28/25 vs Hamlin | 7 |
| 03/07/25 vs Eula | 8 |
Brooklyn Barnes spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and 13 unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up eight Ks. Those eight strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Trinity Gonzales was incredible, firing off two home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 3-for-5. Those home runs marked the first that she launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Alea Rubio, who scored three runs and stole Three bases. while going 2-for-4.
Gonzales wasn't the only one working in the hit department: De Leon kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Strawn lost 13-7 to San Saba on Friday.
De Leon now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Strawn, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
De Leon took their victory against Strawn when the teams last played back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 14-3. Does De Leon have another victory up their sleeve, or will Strawn turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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