Lamar Consolidated came tearing into Friday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over the Randle Lions. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 14-1 back in March.
Aubrey Edwards was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Edwards was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Terra Williams was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Aubree Jones, who scored a run while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Lamar Consolidated hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in ten consecutive contests.
Mustangs
| 04/11/25 vs Randle | 6-2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Fort Bend Marshall | 17-0 |
| 03/14/25 vs Fort Bend Kempner | 17-0 |
| 03/04/25 vs Terry | 10-0 |
| 02/28/25 vs Columbia | 13-6 |
| + 4 more games |
Lamar Consolidated pushed their record up to 16-3 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.4 runs over those games. As for Randle, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lamar Consolidated will challenge Victoria East at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs will need to watch out since the Titans have now posted at least ten runs in their last three games. As for Randle, they will face off against Fort Bend Kempner at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.4 runs per game on average), something the Lions will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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