Softball Recap: Mathis Pirates vs. Taft Greyhounds
Mathis proved they can win big last Monday (they won by 15) but on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Taft Greyhounds 6-4. The win was familiar territory for Mathis who now have three in a row.
Alyssa Herrera spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Mathis let Ava Medrano and Marivel Martinez loose on the outfield. Medrano scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Martinez went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Aliyah Montemayor, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Mathis has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season. As for Taft, they now have a losing record at 10-11-1.
Mathis will head out on the road to challenge George West at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. George West is coming into the contest with three straight losses at home, meaning Mathis will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Taft will take on Aransas Pass at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Taft is facing Aransas Pass at the right time seeing as Aransas Pass is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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