Baseball Recap: Sam Houston Takes a Loss

Sam Houston extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 41 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-15 in the process. They came up short against the Seguin Matadors, falling 20-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Matadors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 28-0 back in March.

As for Seguin, they have been performing well recently as they've won 13 of their last 16 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-8-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games.

For Seguin's part, Ethan Tipple was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Tipple has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 4-for-5 with four runs and two RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high.

In other pitching news, Jordan Herrera looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Ian Moreno, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI and two doubles. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. Brandon Sadler was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four runs and one double.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sam Houston will welcome Highlands at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Owls have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.11 runs per game on average), something the Hurricanes will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Seguin, they will be playing at home against Lanier at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Voks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.07 runs per game on average), something the Matadors will no doubt try to take advantage of.