Heights is 8-0 against Houston Math Science & Tech since March of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Heights Bulldogs will head out on the road to take on the Houston Math Science & Tech Tigers at 8:00 p.m. Heights will be strutting in after a win while Houston Math Science & Tech will be coming in after a loss.
Heights scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Westbury with a sharp 18-0 victory. With that win, Heights brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Haylie Jaime and Sara Paniagua made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Jaime struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Paniagua pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Jaime has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Jaime scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Paniagua scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Flora Moreno, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Helen Maddux was another key contributor, going 1-for-1 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 14 runs the game before, Houston Math Science & Tech were a bit more limited in their game back in February. Their rough 17-2 defeat to Fort Bend Hightower might stick with them for a while.
Houston Math Science & Tech saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Giuliana Montemayor, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Heights' victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-9. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs per game. As for Houston Math Science & Tech, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Heights has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Houston Math Science & Tech struggles in that department as they've averaged .491. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Heights took their win against Houston Math Science & Tech when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 18-0. Will Heights repeat their success, or does Houston Math Science & Tech have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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