Belton came into this matchup off a tough ten-run defeat last Tuesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the University Trojans by a score of 7-5 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Tigers have suffered since March 2, 2024.
Hailey Schutz made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4.
This is the second loss in a row for Belton and nudges their season record down to 9-14. As for University, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6-1 record this season.
Belton will square off against Chaparral at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bobcats have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for University, they will host Ellison at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Trojans are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a 17-game losing streak.
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