DeSoto extended their losing streak to 16 on Tuesday, dropping them down to 3-19. They lost 19-0 to the Horn Jaguars. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Jaguars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 back in March.
As for Horn, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-12-1 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Horn's part, Rylan Smith and Hailey Martinez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Smith pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Martinez tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. At bat, Smith got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one RBI, while Martinez got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most runs Martinez has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Aaliyah Ashford was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI, two triples, and two runs. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jasmine Uribe, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
Coming up, DeSoto will take on Cedar Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Longhorns have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.68 runs per game on average), something the Fighting Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Horn, they will face off against Duncanville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Jaguars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.
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