Austin came into this matchup off a tough 16-run loss last Tuesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Del Valle Cardinals by a score of 10-8 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Maroons have suffered since April 16, 2024.
Kaelyn Knox
| 03/28/25 @ Del Valle | 4 |
| 04/12/24 vs Akins | 2 |
| 03/22/24 vs Del Valle | 1 |
| 03/08/24 vs Johnson | 1 |
| 02/26/24 vs Bastrop | 1 |
Kaelyn Knox made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Emma Mendoza, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Knox wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Austin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
This is the second loss in a row for Austin and nudges their season record down to 5-8. As for Del Valle, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 11-4-1.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Austin will square off against rival Dripping Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Del Valle is set to challenge their familiar foe Bowie at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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