Sunset hasn't had much luck against White recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Bison will welcome the Longhorns at 4:30 p.m. Sunset has given up an average of 17.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Friday just wasn't the day for Sunset's offense. They lost 12-0 to South Oak Cliff on Friday. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Bison haven't been shut out since back in March.
Meanwhile, White waltzed into their matchup on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Everything went their way against the Jaguars as they made off with a 17-3 win. Considering the Longhorns have won nine contests by more than nine runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Aileen Hernadez spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Emma Eldridge was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 2-for-3. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Micah Mowles, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: White lost a few balls and finished the game with four home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Sunset's loss dropped their record down to 0-13. As for White, their victory bumped their record up to 10-15-1.
Sunset suffered a grim 17-2 defeat to White in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Bison have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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