La Porte entered their matchup against Friendswood on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The La Porte Bulldogs fell 5-2 to the Friendswood Mustangs. If the Bulldogs were looking for revenge after losing 6-5 to them when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Aaliyah Maldonado
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Aaliyah Maldonado spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Sophie Sandel made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Sandel is also crushing it when it comes to hits: she's got at least three every time she's taken the field this season.
This is the second loss in a row for La Porte and nudges their season record down to 6-2-1. As for Friendswood, their victory bumped their record up to 8-1.
Looking ahead, La Porte will challenge Texas City at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The last four games Texas City has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Friendswood, they will face off against Cypress Ridge at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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