If Waxahachie was riding high off their 16-1 takedown of Cedar Hill two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Waxahachie Indians' rough 10-4 defeat to the Mansfield Legacy Broncos on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Waxahachie of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Mansfield Legacy's part, Natalie Moreaux made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off eight hits. Moreaux has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 17 consecutive pitching appearances. Moreaux was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Mansfield Legacy got a massive performance out of Shayla Gonzales, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Hope Gaudio, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Waxahachie's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-14-1. As for Mansfield Legacy, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 21-7-2.
Waxahachie will head out on the road to take on Mansfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mansfield Legacy, they will be playing at home against Lake Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mansfield Legacy will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive.
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