Calallen had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Needville Bluejays by a score of 7-2 on Friday. Winning may never get old, but the Wildcats sure are getting used to it with their 14th in a row.
Jordyn Thibodeaux was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kylie Butcher, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kiana Vargas, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Wildcats
| 05/02/25 vs Needville | 7-2 |
| 04/25/25 vs Valley View | 15-0 |
| 04/08/25 vs Robstown | 13-2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Zapata | 10-0 |
| 03/28/25 vs Tuloso-Midway | 10-1 |
| + 19 more games |
Calallen pushed their record up to 26-4 with the victory, which was their 24th straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 runs on average over those games. As for Needville, their loss ended a ten-game streak of away wins and brought them to 24-6.
Calallen will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Bluejays: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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