The Axtell Longhorns will be taking part in a tournament against the Tolar Rattlers at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Axtell's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Hamilton 12-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Longhorns have posted since February 15, 2024.
Meanwhile, Tolar got the win against Life Waxahachie on Friday by a conclusive 10-2. Considering the Rattlers have won three matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Lillie Uselton made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in February of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect2-for-2 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jorgia Reed, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. What's more, she also posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Ava Massey was another key player, scoring three runs while going 1-for-2.
Axtell couldn't quite finish off Tolar in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 and fell 7-5. Can Axtell avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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