Softball Game Preview: Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial Eagles vs. Ray Texans

By Team Reports Mar 18, 2025, 10:23pm

Softball Preview: Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial Eagles vs. Ray Texans

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Previous Games

02/11/25 - Away22-2 W
04/18/23 - Home10-1 W
04/09/22 - Away18-3 W
03/11/22 - Home11-1 W
04/09/21 - Home6-0 W
+ 5 more games

Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial has gone 9-1 against Ray recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Ray Texans at 7:30 p.m. Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial will be looking to extend their current 14-game winning streak.

Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial gave up the first runs last Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They put the hurt on Miller with a sharp 17-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won 11 contests by eight runs or more so far this season.

Lyla Creek looked comfortable as she tossed 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Parker Malone was a standout: she fired off three home runs and seven RBI while going 3-for-4. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February. Desi Garcia was another key player, firing off two triples, three runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-4.

Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .567. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Miller only posted an OBP of .214.

Meanwhile, Ray lost 13-3 to Carroll on Tuesday.

Jewelia Vasquez was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.

Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial pushed their record up to 15-2 with the victory, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average over those games. As for Ray, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.

Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's match. Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Ray, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial continue to outrun the ball?

Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial took their win against Ray when the teams last played back in February by a conclusive 22-2. Will Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial repeat their success, or does Ray have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

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