It'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Eagles challenge the Hawks at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Rowlett is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Melissa just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 18-1 to the Cardinals.
Rowlett saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Julissa Casta?eda, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
Even though they lost, Rowlett hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in 11 consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Rockwall-Heath came up short against Reedy on Thursday, falling 14-3. The Hawks have struggled against the Lions recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Rockwall-Heath's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Rowlett, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-5-1.
Rowlett's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. Rowlett has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Rockwall-Heath, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Rowlett continue to outrun the ball?
Rowlett skirted past Rockwall-Heath 4-3 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Does Rowlett have another victory up their sleeve, or will Rockwall-Heath turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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