The Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial Eagles will challenge the Weslaco East Wildcats on Saturday. Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial will be looking to extend their current 26-game winning streak.
Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Palmview a 15-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won 21 contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Meredith Cavazos looked comfortable as she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one walk in 11 consecutive appearances.
Jada Zepeda
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At the plate, Jada Zepeda and Desi Garcia did most of the damage at the plate: Zepeda went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple, while Garcia went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles. Zepeda is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Kenadie Cavazos also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 14 hits in three consecutive games.
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo North typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Weslaco East proved too difficult a challenge. They won by a run and slipped past the Raiders 4-3. That's two games straight that the Wildcats have won by just one run.
Kaylin Morales spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on ten hits.
On the hitting side, Angelica Herrera was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Alanah Bautista, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Weslaco East is on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 16 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games. As for Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, their record is now 27-2.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .528. However, it's not like Weslaco East struggles in that department as they've averaged .499. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
