Softball Recap: Crystal City Gets the Win

Crystal City hadn't done well against Natalia recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Javelinas walked away with an 8-4 win over the Mustangs. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Javelinas.

Makaela Miramontes was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off 11 hits (and only one walk). Those hits marked the first that she allowed this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.

In other batting news, Crystal City let Anayeli Luna and Aubrey Villareal run wild. Luna went 1-for-3 with one home run, while Villareal scored two runs while going 2-for-2. That's the most runs Villareal has posted since back in March of 2024. Ameerah Ibarra also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.

Javelinas

Batting Average

04/08/25 vs Natalia	46.2%
04/01/25 vs Lytle	44%
04/04/25 @ Dilley	41.9%
03/25/25 vs Hondo	37.5%
03/11/25 @ Lytle	33.3%

Crystal City was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .462. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

Crystal City picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 4-8. As for Natalia, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 18-7-1 record.

Crystal City didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, an 11-1 defeat against Hondo on the 11th. As for Natalia, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 7-2 win against Cotulla on the 11th.