Progreso extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 12-9 in the process. They came up short against the Rio Hondo Bobcats, falling 11-1. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Bobcats this season, with their most recent defeat being a 19-2 loss two weeks ago.
Progreso saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Raul Martinez, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Rio Hondo, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 16-10. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 matches by eight runs or more this season.
On Rio Hondo's side, Adrian Betancourt spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up six Ks. Betancourt has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Ruben Castellanos was incredible, going 2-for-3 with five RBI, one triple, and one run. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Juan Padilla, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Coming up, Progreso will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Santa Rosa at 7:30 p.m. The Red Ants are facing the Warriors at the right time seeing as the Warriors are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Rio Hondo, they will head out to take on Raymondville at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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