The United Longhorns are on the road again on Wednesday to play the Alexander Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. United is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, United beat Laredo LBJ 5-2.
Kaylee Cox was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Cox has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Cox was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Desaney Perez, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Regina Rodriguez, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Alexander made easy work of Del Rio on Friday and carried off a 17-3 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Alexander.
Andrea Cantu was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia Rubio, who went 3-for-4 with two triples, two RBI, and a double.
United has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-11 record this season. As for Alexander, their record is now 16-13.
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