Softball Recap: Lytle wins going away against Crystal City

By Team Reports Apr 2, 2024, 8:12pm

Softball Recap: Lytle Pirates vs. Crystal City Javelinas

In what's become a running theme this season, Lytle gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 9-3 margin over the Crystal City Javelinas. The win made it back-to-back victories for Lytle.

ADDISON CRIADO made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over seven innings pitched. CRIADO has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. CRIADO was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and a triple.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Giselle Esparza, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. CALYSSA SEVIER was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.

On Crystal City's side, Ameerah Ibarra was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.

Lytle's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-12. As for Crystal City, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-11.

Lytle will head out on the road to square off against Natalia at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Crystal City, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Dilley at 7:00 p.m.

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