Lockney proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 15) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over the Ropes Eagles. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Longhorns have posted since April 18, 2025.
Madison Marmolejo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. Those seven strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Caelyn Jimenez, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Siya Salazar was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Lockney's win bumped their record up to 4-11. As for Ropes, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 8-8 record.
Looking ahead, Lockney will host Claude at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ropes, they are taking a road trip to take on Kress at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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