Garland hadn't done well against Wylie East recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Owls walked away with a 6-3 victory over the Raiders. For the Owls, this counts as revenge for the 1-0 win the Raiders walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2025.
Taylor Harrell
| 03/17/26 @ Wylie East | 7 |
| 03/16/26 @ Lakeview Centennial | 8 |
| 03/13/26 @ Wylie | 5 |
Taylor Harrell made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Payton Dean was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Samantha Blalock was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for Garland and bumps their season record up to 17-4. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games. As for Wylie East, their defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 5-1 and their overall record down to 11-9.
Coincidentally, Garland and Wylie East will both be playing North Garland the next time they take the field. The Owls will host the Raiders at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Raiders will host them at 6:30 p.m. on the 31st.
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