Pilot Point took an 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against Lindsay, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bearcats came out on top against the Knights on Friday by a score of 9-8 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bearcats have posted since March 28, 2025.
Fernando Marmolejo Jr.
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Fernando Marmolejo Jr. was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Hastings Fischer was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with two triples, one stolen base, and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Mason Fuller, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Pilot Point was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .448. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lindsay only posted a batting average of .296.
Pilot Point's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2.
Looking ahead, Pilot Point will square off against S & S Consolidated at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Lindsay will be paying especially close attention to the Bearcats' contest: after the Bearcats face off against Burkburnett, they'll take on Lindsay again at 5:00 p.m. on March 3.
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