Leander dropped their record down to 17-9 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Rouse Raiders by a score of 6-5. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Raiders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 8-0 back in March.
Rachel Grundei was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with one home run. Another player making a difference was Madelyn Lee, who went 1-for-5 with four RBI and one double.
As for Rouse, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 14-9-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games.
On Rouse's side, Blakely Barber spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on eight hits and racked up 15 Ks. Barber has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Delaney Vannoy was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. Madilynn George was another key player, going 1-for-5 with one home run and two RBI.
Leander didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 12-2 win against Lockhart on the 11th. As for Rouse, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 10-0 victory against Lehman on the 11th.
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