Softball Recap: Cesar E. Chavez Has No Trouble Against Houston Math Science & Tech

Cesar E. Chavez barely beat Houston Math Science & Tech the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Cesar E. Chavez Lobos never let the Houston Math Science & Tech Tigers get on the board and left with a 20-0 victory on Tuesday. That looming 20-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lobos yet this season.

Melanie Hernandez and Ahmani Hawkins made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Hernandez tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Hawkins tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the first time she hasn't allowed a single hit since back in April of 2024. At bat, Hernandez scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Hawkins scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. That's the most hits Hernandez has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, Penelope Hernandez was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Those runs were her first of the season. Daniela Rivera was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing Three bases. while going 3-for-3.

Cesar E. Chavez always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .900. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Lobos

Previous 3 Games

03/18/25 @ Houston Math Science & Tech	20-0
03/07/25 vs Bellaire	3-2
03/06/25 @ Lamar	6-3

The win (which was Cesar E. Chavez's third in a row) raised their record to 3-3. A key ingredient in that success has been their performance when it comes to hits: they averaged an imposing 13 hits in those games compared to only 5.33 in the others. As for Houston Math Science & Tech, their loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-3.

Coming up, Cesar E. Chavez will welcome Westside at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Houston Math Science & Tech, they will venture away from home to take on Heights at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Houston Math Science & Tech has given up an average of 17.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.