Zapata gave up the first runs on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Grulla Gators 5-4. That's more bragging rights for Zapata, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The team relied heavily on Jay Solis, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. Andy Gutierrez was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
The victory made it two in a row for Zapata and bumps their season record up to 19-4. As for Grulla, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-11.
Zapata does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Grulla, they will head out on the road to square off against Raymondville at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Grulla's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Raymondville's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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