Alexander has not done well against United recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Alexander Bulldogs narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the United Longhorns 5-4. For Alexander, this counts as revenge for the 8-5 defeat United walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Dea Martinez looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Carmen Perez, who scored two runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-2.
On United's side, Kaylee Cox put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Cox has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Cox was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-4.
Cox wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Katelynn Pompa, who went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Alexander has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-10 record this season. As for United, their record is now 15-10.
Alexander will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Eagle Pass at 6:00 p.m. Eagle Pass will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Alexander surely won't give up without a fight. As for United, they will be playing in front of their home fans against United South at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. United is facing United South at the right time seeing as United South is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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