Texas School for the Deaf has enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will challenge the Hill Country Christian School of Austin Knights at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Tuesday, Texas School for the Deaf suffered a rough 20-5 defeat at the hands of Veritas Academy. Texas School for the Deaf has not had much luck with Veritas Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Evangeline Diaz made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-1. Another player making a difference was Melanie Rubinsheytin, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Texas School for the Deaf always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .632. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Hill Country Christian School of Austin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. Their tough 20-7 defeat to Brentwood Christian might stick with them for a while.
Kinsey White was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, a run, and a double. MC Gilliam was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Texas School for the Deaf's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Hill Country Christian School of Austin, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-11.
Texas School for the Deaf's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's match. Texas School for the Deaf has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Hill Country Christian School of Austin, though, as they've been averaging only 0.3. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Texas School for the Deaf continue to outrun the ball?
Texas School for the Deaf suffered a grim 23-12 defeat to Hill Country Christian School of Austin when the teams last played on April 2nd. Can Texas School for the Deaf avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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