The Wimberley Texans are taking a road trip to challenge the Marion Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Things were looking good for Wimberley after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Blanco by a score of 8-7. The Texans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Grace Strobel
| 03/07/25 @ Blanco | 3 |
| 04/16/24 vs Boerne | 2 |
| 04/05/24 @ Bandera | 2 |
| 03/28/24 @ Boerne | 2 |
| 03/02/24 vs La Vernia | 2 |
Grace Strobel was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Reagan Kenley, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Marion posted their closest win since March 8, 2024 on Friday. They skirted past Jourdanton 7-6. The victory was nothing new for the Bulldogs as they're now sitting on three straight.
Alizahya Bernal spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Alyson Robles, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. Cambry Dojahn was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Wimberley's defeat dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Marion, their win bumped their record up to 8-3-3.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Wimberley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .312. However, it's not like Marion struggles in that department as they've averaged .358. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wimberley came out on top in a nail-biter against Marion in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, sneaking past 9-8. The rematch might be a little tougher for Wimberley since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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