Houston blew Arlington out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Thursday Arlington got their revenge. The Mustangs fell just short of the Tigers by a score of 8-6. The Mustangs just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Madeleine McClure spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on 11 hits.
On the hitting side, Lindsey Barnes was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kaylea Howell, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Houston's loss dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Arlington, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-9-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Houston will take on St. Benedict at Auburndale at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Arlington, they will square off against Millington Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers are on a four-game streak of home losses, and the Trojans a four-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck.
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