The Sharyland Rattlers will take on the Vela Sabercats at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Sharyland is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Sharyland's offense. They lost 20-0 to Pioneer on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Rattlers have suffered since March 7th.
Meanwhile, Vela won against McAllen Memorial on Friday with 14 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. The Sabercats blew past McAllen 14-4. Considering the Sabercats have won six games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Jaylene Rodriguez spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Emma De La Cruz was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Sara Mendoza, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Vela pushed their record up to 9-8 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games. As for Sharyland, their loss dropped their record down to 5-11.
Sharyland couldn't quite get it done against Vela when the teams last played back in March as they fell 15-11. Will the Rattlers 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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