For the second straight game, Irving will face off against Lake Highlands. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Irving Tigers take on Lake Highlands Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Irving is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Lake Highlands a 17-0 shutout on Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Tigers needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
Shantia Haymer made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Julieta Garcia Bonilla
| 04/01/25 @ Lake Highlands | 3 |
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In other batting news, Irving got a big performance out of Julieta Garcia Bonilla, who scored three runs while going 1-for-2. The dominant performance also gave Garcia Bonilla a new career-high in RBI (three). Royce Johnston was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Irving always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .633. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lake Highlands only posted an OBP of .429.
Lake Highlands is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7. As for Irving, their win bumped their record up to 9-13-1.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Irving has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .524. However, it's not like Lake Highlands struggles in that department as they've averaged .626. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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