Lady Leps Beat Giddings in Slugfest

The La Grange softball team scored runs in each of the first five innings and then held off a late Giddings rally to beat the Lady Buffs 12-8 Tuesday on the road in a key district game.

Abigail Dela Rosa had three hits including a triple. Haylie Cooper also had three hits with a double and a triple and she scored two runs and drove in two.

Alyssa Dela Rosa had two hits, including a double. Natalie Blackwell had two hits, including a double and Marissa Gonzales also had two hits. Kayleigh Lehmann and Avery Marshall hit doubles.

Abigail Dela Rosa pitched the complete game, allowing seven hits and striking out four.

La Grange led 12-5 before Giddings scored three runs in the sixth inning before the Lady Leps ended the comeback threat.

The La Grange girls are now 15-4 overall and 2-0 in district. They host Manor New Tech Saturday at 1:30 p.m.