Cole won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They fell victim to a tough 15-7 defeat at the hands of the Luling Eagles. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Cole in their matchups with Luling: they've now lost six in a row.
Deborah Garza stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Kylie Kissee was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Luling's side, Ahriyana Lopez made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Lopez was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Serenity Nunez, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Zoey Williams, who scored two runs while going 1-for-5.
Cole's defeat dropped their record down to 8-21. As for Luling, their victory bumped their record up to 13-17.
Cole does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Luling, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Columbus at 6:00 p.m.
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