Two dominant two-way players in Ellie Gonzalez and Kaylee Cox are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Alexander Bulldogs will head out on the road to face off against the United Longhorns at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Alexander is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
After a string of three wins, Alexander's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of Del Rio by a score of 9-8.
Carmen Perez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jazmine Rodriguez, who went 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, United put the finishing touches on their 12th blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Laredo LBJ with a sharp 7-0 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for United.
Cox spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on two hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Regina Rodriguez, who went 3-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Desaney Perez was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Alexander's defeat dropped their record down to 13-10. As for United, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-9 record this season.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Alexander hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .379. However, it's not like United struggles in that department as they've averaged .358. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Alexander came up short against United in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, falling 8-5. Can Alexander avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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