Beaumont United extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 6-11. They came up short against the Port Neches-Groves Indians, falling 16-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Timberwolves of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Port Neches-Groves, they pushed their record up to 14-7 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.9 runs on average over those games.
For Port Neches-Groves' part, Makenna Weatherly and Kenzie Buchanan dominated on the mound. Weatherly pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits, while Buchanan tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Buchanan has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lexi Montondon and Jardin Cunningham did most of the damage at the plate: Montondon went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double, while Cunningham went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs Cunningham has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Dulce Govea, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Beaumont United is set to take on their familiar foe Nederland at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Port Neches-Groves will face off against rival Lee at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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