The Saginaw Rough Riders are taking a road trip to take on the Azle Hornets at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Saginaw has now lost ten straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since February 11.
Saginaw lost 13-1 to Granbury on Friday.
Meanwhile, Azle was able to grind out a solid victory over Fossil Ridge on Friday, taking the game 8-5. That looming 8-5 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Hornets yet this season.
Adrianna Wiedeman made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. That double was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bella Tipton, who went 3-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Ema Lehr, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Azle kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive matches.
Azle's record is now 3-5-2. As for Saginaw, their loss dropped their record down to 2-11.
Saginaw suffered a grim 13-1 defeat to Azle in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can Saginaw avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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