Lopez has not done well against Edcouch-Elsa recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Lopez Lobos came out on top against the Edcouch-Elsa Yellowjackets by a score of 6-1. The win was familiar territory for Lopez who now have eight in a row.
Chalene Granado spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Alyssa Lezama, who went 1-for-3 with a home run. Jenny Shank was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Edcouch-Elsa's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings played and she was also dialed-in: MILA PEDRAZA gave up just two earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks.
Lopez pushed their record up to 21-1 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.2 runs per game. As for Edcouch-Elsa, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-15 record this season.
Lopez will be playing in front of their home fans against Harlingen South at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Harlingen South: 1, Lopez: 1.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Edcouch-Elsa, they will head out on the road to take on Donna at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Edcouch-Elsa is facing Donna at the right time seeing as Donna is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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