United was the 6-2 winner over Del Rio when they last played one another back in March, but their luck changed this time around. The Longhorns fell just short of the Rams by a score of 3-1 on Wednesday. Longhorns fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Rams since on Wednesday.
Tatiana Mejia spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, United saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Delani Perez, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
United dropped their record down to 8-17-1 with the defeat, which was their eighth straight at home. As for Del Rio, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-19.
Coming up, United will venture away from home to take on Medina Valley at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Longhorns surely won't give up without a fight. As for Del Rio, they will face off against United South at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rams' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season.
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