After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Goliad, Odem was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They blew past the Aransas Pass Panthers 11-1. That looming 11-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Odem yet this season.
Aria Bray made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Bray has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Bray was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Isabella Salazar, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and a double. Anabella Santellana was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
On Aransas Pass' side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Karla Casas, who went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Odem's win bumped their record up to 8-16-3. As for Aransas Pass, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost 14 of their last 16 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-17 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Odem will take on Mathis at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mathis is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Aransas Pass, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against George West at 6:00 p.m. Aransas Pass is facing George West at the right time seeing as George West is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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