Anna proved they can win big on Friday (they won by 17) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over the Pearce Mustangs.
Jordyn Simons
| 02/20/26 vs Pearce | 5 |
| 02/19/26 vs Poteet | 6 |
| 02/17/26 vs Terrell | 5 |
| 02/13/26 vs Gunter | 6 |
Jordyn Simons made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, earning one RBI, one run, and two stolen bases.
In other batting news, Abby Ritumban was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two doubles, and one run. Maddie Roan also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Anna was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .381. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in five consecutive games.
Anna has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Pearce, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
Coming up, Anna will take on Garland in a tournament on Saturday. The Owls' pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so the Coyotes' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Pearce, they will be taking part in a tournament against Princeton at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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