Nederland lost to West Brook back in March, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Bulldogs came out on top against the Bruins by a score of 5-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bulldogs.
Morgan Barron
| 04/04/25 @ West Brook | 13 |
| 03/31/25 vs Port Neches-Groves | 7 |
| 03/21/25 @ Barbers Hill | 6 |
| 03/18/25 vs Port Arthur Memorial | 8 |
Morgan Barron spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Saydee Montoya was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Sophia Livingston, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Montoya wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Nederland lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now launched at least two home runs in three consecutive contests.
Nederland's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-5. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for West Brook, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Nederland is set to take on their familiar foe Sterling at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, West Brook will square off against rival Lee at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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