Odem had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Taft on Tuesday. The Owls put the hurt on the Greyhounds with a sharp 15-5 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Owls have posted against the Greyhounds since April 11, 2022.
Aria Bray was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and one run.
Julia Garza
| 04/22/25 vs Taft | 5 |
| 03/07/25 vs Falfurrias | 4 |
| 02/24/25 @ Port Aransas | 3 |
| 02/20/25 vs Falfurrias | 3 |
| 04/04/25 vs Aransas Pass | 2 |
In other batting news, Julia Garza was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. Those five runs gave her a new career-high. Alyssa Spurlock was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Odem kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.1 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 9.8.
Odem now has a winning record of 15-14. As for Taft, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 16-11.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Odem will head out to face off against Bishop at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with the Owls sitting on three straight wins and the Badgers on eight. As for Taft, they will challenge San Diego at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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