Houston Math Science & Tech hasn't had much luck against Heights recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Houston Math Science & Tech Tigers will face off against the Heights Bulldogs at 10:00 a.m. Houston Math Science & Tech has given up an average of 17.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Houston Math Science & Tech fell victim to Cesar E. Chavez and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 20-0 to the Lobos. That's two games in a row now that the Tigers have lost by exactly 20 runs.
Meanwhile, Heights came up short against Bellaire on Tuesday and fell 7-4.
Sara Paniagua was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits. Paniagua was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Bella Parks stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Aaliyah Arredondo, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
Even though they lost, Heights lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now launched at least two home runs in four consecutive matchups.
Heights now has a losing record of 6-7. As for Houston Math Science & Tech, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Houston Math Science & Tech's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's game. Houston Math Science & Tech has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Heights, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Houston Math Science & Tech continue to outrun the ball?
Houston Math Science & Tech might still be hurting after the 17-1 defeat they got from Heights in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can Houston Math Science & Tech avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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