New Braunfels and Judson are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2018, but likely not for long. The New Braunfels Unicorns will head out on the road to face off against the Judson Rockets at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
New Braunfels was handed a two-point loss in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against San Marcos on Friday. Everything went New Braunfels' way against San Marcos as New Braunfels made off with a 13-3 victory.
Mack Gaspard made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Gaspard was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, New Braunfels let Arianna Grajeda and Laine Jackson loose on the outfield. Grajeda scored three runs while going 3-for-4, while Jackson went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double. Izzy Cruz was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Judson had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They never let San Marcos onto the board and left with a 4-0 win on Tuesday. The victory was just what Judson needed coming off of a 15-5 defeat in their prior match.
New Braunfels has been performing well recently as they've won 12 of their last 15 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-5-1 record this season. As for Judson, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-15-1.
Everything went New Braunfels' way against Judson when the teams last played back in April of 2023 as New Braunfels made off with an 11-0 victory. Will New Braunfels repeat their success, or does Judson have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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