Texas High School Baseball - Burges defeats Canutillo
March 28, 2023: El Paso, TX 79925 Spectators at Tuesday's league battle between the Burges Mustangs (El Paso, TX) and the visiting Canutillo Eagles (Canutillo, TX), saw Burges's baseball squad knock off Canutillo by a count of 7-1.
Coming up next, the Mustangs play the Chapin Huskies (El Paso, TX) in a 5A Region I District 1 battle, on Friday, March 31. Burges will attempt to move on its 11-7 season record. The Huskies enter the battle with a 4-17 record after their 8-1 league win over Jefferson (El Paso, TX).
The Eagles now possess a 7-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to Chapin for a 5A Region I District 1 battle on Tuesday, April 4. Canutillo will play a Huskies squad coming off a 12-1 league loss to Burges (El Paso, TX). The Huskies record now stands at 4-18.
Game Summary
Canutillo Eagles Can't Hold Up Against Burges Mustangs.
Wednesday was a long day for the Eagles, falling to Burges 7 to 1. Burges fired up the offense in the 1st, when #9 singled on a 0-2 count, scoring 1 run. Burges pulled away for good with 6 runs in the 3rd inning. #8 singled on an 0 -2 count, scoring 2 runs, #5 singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run, #1 drew a walk, scoring one run, and #2 drew a walk, scoring one run. #8 took the win for the Mustangs. The pitcher lasted 7 innings, allowing 5 hits and 1 run while striking out 6. Dante Gomez was on the hill for the Eagles. The righty lasted two and a thirds innings, allowing 4 hits and five runs while striking out 1. Enrique Guerra and Jeremaih Alcocer entered the game from the bullpen, throwing 2 innings and one and two-thirds innings respectfully. Justin Nicks led Canutillo with two hits in three at bats. #9 went 2-3 at the plate to lead Burges in hits.
