Wichita Falls was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 18-0 loss at the hands of the Gainesville Leopards. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wichita Falls of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Gainesville's part, Breanna Barrientos made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Barrientos was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Addysan Pickett was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Kennedy Dodson, who went 2-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and an RBI.
Wichita Falls' loss dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Gainesville, their victory ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-11.
Wichita Falls will take on Burkburnett at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Burkburnett's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matchups. As for Gainesville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sanger at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sanger will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Gainesville surely won't give up without a fight.
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