China Spring extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-4. They lost 7-0 to the Bullard Panthers. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
China Spring saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carson Garrett, who went 2-for-3 with one double. Those hits marked the first that Garrett has got this season.
As for Bullard, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games.
On Bullard's side, Evan Downing looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Downing has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Collin Brooks, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ty Rigsby, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, China Spring is taking a road trip to face off against Lake Travis at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. As for Bullard, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Whitehouse at 5:45 p.m.
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