Houston had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They blew past the Steelville Cardinals 20-3. The Tigers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Cardinals, too.
Makinley Aaron was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Aaron was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Sophia Crites and Gracyn McNiell did most of the damage at the plate: Crites scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-2, while McNiell went 1-for-2 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. Lacey Cavaness was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Houston always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .629. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Steelville only posted an OBP of .400.
Steelville's loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Coming up, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Houston Tigers take on Mansfield Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Steelville, they will be playing at home against West County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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