The Horn Jaguars will challenge the Dallas HSAA Angels at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday. Horn has given up an average of 6.7 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Horn is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest loss since February 19th on Friday. They lost 13-4 to Arlington.
Aaliyah Ashford and Jasmine Uribe did some serious damage despite the final result: Ashford went 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI, while Uribe went 1-for-2 with one home run. That triple marked the first that Ashford has hit this season.
Meanwhile, Dallas HSAA came tearing into Friday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by an 11-4 margin over the Wranglers. Considering the Angels have won eight matchups by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Emmy Mabry was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Lyndey Whistler, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI.
Dallas HSAA kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 11 consecutive contests.
Dallas HSAA's victory bumped their record up to 9-4. As for Horn, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-9-1.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Horn hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .326. However, it's not like Dallas HSAA struggles in that department as they've averaged .503. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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