Baseball Recap: Mathis Pirates vs. Odem Owls
Mathis's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Odem Owls out 8-6. That's more bragging rights for Mathis, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ashton Quesada made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Quesada has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Quesada was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
In other batting news, EJ Montemayor was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
On Odem's side, Aiden Lozano was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Hunter Ford was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Mathis is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. As for Odem, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-13-1 record this season.
Mathis will face off against Aransas Pass at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Aransas Pass is coming into the game with ten straight defeats at home, meaning Mathis will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Odem will take on George West at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. George West will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Odem surely won't give up without a fight.
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