After losing to Southwest Legacy the last time they met, MacArthur decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Brahmas blew past the Titans 11-3 on Friday. That's two games straight that the Brahmas have won by exactly eight runs.
Jessie Salazar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, MacArthur got a massive performance out of Sienna Richmond, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Miranda Lerma was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
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MacArthur hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the most strikeouts they've posted since back in April of 2025.
The win was the third in a row for MacArthur, bringing their record up to 12-15. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Southwest Legacy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-12 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. MacArthur is set to square off against their familiar foe McCollum at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Southwest Legacy will take on rival Harlandale at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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