Softball Recap: Economedes Jaguars vs. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Bears
Economedes was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 13-3 walloping at the hands of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Economedes of the 19-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Aissa Garcia was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
On Pharr-San Juan-Alamo's side, Arianna Hernandez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Hernandez has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Hernandez was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Aubrey Garza and Kaylee Lopez did most of the damage at the plate: Garza went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a double, while Lopez scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Adlemi Rodriguez was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Economedes' defeat dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 21-4.
Economedes will look to defend their home field on Friday against Edinburg at 7:00 p.m. Edinburg is coming into the match with four straight losses on the road, meaning Economedes will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo, they will take on La Joya at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four games.
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