Fort Bend Dulles is 10-0 against Fort Bend Hightower since April of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Fort Bend Dulles Vikings will head out on the road to face off against the Fort Bend Hightower Hurricanes at 6:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Fort Bend Dulles only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-point they dealt Fort Bend Bush on Tuesday. Fort Bend Dulles was the clear victor by a 12-3 margin over Fort Bend Bush.
Makayla Wolfe was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Wolfe has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Wolfe was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Maya Salinas was incredible, going 4-for-4 with two triples, four RBI, and two runs. Stephanie Smith was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Fort Bend Hightower gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They blew past Fort Bend Bush 15-2. The victory was just what Fort Bend Hightower needed coming off of a 19-1 loss in their prior game.
Like Fort Bend Dulles, Fort Bend Hightower also got a great game from a two-way player: Jenise Tristan. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Tristan was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Baylee Bonner was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Trinity Yates, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
Fort Bend Dulles pushed their record up to 8-13 with that win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.0 runs per game. As for Fort Bend Hightower, their record now sits at 15-6.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fort Bend Dulles has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. However, it's not like Fort Bend Hightower struggles in that department as they've averaged .528. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Fort Bend Dulles took their victory against Fort Bend Hightower in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 23-13. The rematch might be a little tougher for Fort Bend Dulles since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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