While Eisenhower couldn't quite beat Aldine on Tuesday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 19-point defeat they were dealt two weeks ago. The Eisenhower Eagles fell just short of the Aldine Mustangs by a score of 10-8. Eisenhower has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Leyah Nash led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. Nash is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Laurynn LeBlanc was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
On Aldine's side, Jasmine Guerrero made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off ten hits. Guerrero was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Natalie Azimishooshtari was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Emily Hiracheta, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Eisenhower's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Aldine, their victory bumped their record up to 4-12.
Eisenhower will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Spring at 11:30 a.m. Spring will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Eisenhower surely won't give up without a fight. As for Aldine, they will head out on the road to take on Westfield at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Aldine is facing Westfield at the right time seeing as Westfield is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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