While Harlingen South's win against Mercedes wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Hawks narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Tigers 4-3. The Hawks haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.
Nathan Muniz
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| 02/28/26 @ Tuloso-Midway | 1 |
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Nathan Muniz made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February of 2025. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Harlingen South got a great performance from Richard Pizano as he tossed 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
Muniz wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Isaiah Olivares, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI. Mario Amaro was another, earning two runs and one stolen base.
Harlingen South's record now sits at 8-6. As for Mercedes, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-7 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Harlingen South beat Mercedes by a score of 17-7 on Thursday.
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