Plainview extended their losing streak to eight on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-15. They came up short against the Lubbock-Cooper Pirates, falling 19-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Bulldogs were not able to get on the board.
As for Lubbock-Cooper, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 13-9 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by six runs or more this season.
For Lubbock-Cooper's part, Tatum Southard made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Southard has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. She also put up a stolen base, which was her first of the season.
In other pitching news, Randa Brown looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Lainey Gibson was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Gabby Hernandez, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Coming up, Plainview will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Palo Duro at 6:30 p.m. The Dons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.88 runs per game on average), something the Bulldogs will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Lubbock-Cooper, they are taking a road trip to face off against Caprock at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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