Austin extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-2. They came up short against the Leander Lions, falling 15-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-4 last Thursday.
As for Leander, their victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.2 runs on average over those games.
For Leander's part, Keira Houdek made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave Houdek a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Scarlett Geurin looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Aliyah Allen was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Avery Barnard was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Coming up, Austin will challenge Vista Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Leander, they will square off against Vandegrift at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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