George West extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 9-9. They lost 17-2 to the Orange Grove Bulldogs. The Longhorns were not able to make up for their loss to the Bulldogs from their previous meeting back in March of 2025.
George West saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lily Ham, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
As for Orange Grove, they pushed their record up to 12-7-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by six runs or more this season.
On Orange Grove's side, Malorie Velasco was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Velasco has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brooke Ivy, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ellie Acosta, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs and one stolen base.
George West and Orange Grove will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Longhorns are set to take on their familiar foe Mathis at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Orange Grove will challenge rival Banquete at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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