Softball Recap: Make It 14 in a Row for Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial

Eagles

Previous Games

03/17/25 vs Miller	17-1
03/13/25 @ Carroll	9-0
03/11/25 vs Corpus Christi Moody	27-7
03/07/25 @ King	19-0
03/04/25 vs Gregory-Portland	3-2
+ 9 more games

Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial came tearing into Monday's matchup with 13 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Miller Buccaneers 17-1. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 games by eight runs or more this season.

Lyla Creek looked comfortable as she pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Parker Malone was a standout: she fired off three home runs and seven RBI while going 3-for-4. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Desi Garcia, who fired off two triples, three runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-4.

Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .567. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Miller only posted an OBP of .214.

Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial's victory was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average over those games. As for Miller, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.

Coincidentally, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial and Miller will both be playing Ray the next time they take the field. Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial will host Ray at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while Miller will head out to face them at 5:30 p.m. on March 25th.