Texas Christian won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Tuesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 18-3 walloping at the hands of the Bob Hope Eagles. Texas Christian was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Bob Hope apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played two weeks ago.
For Bob Hope's part, Joshua Vargas was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). Vargas was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Federico Chapa was a standout: he scored four runs and stole six bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Dante Chapa, who went 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Having lost for the first time this season, Texas Christian fell to 2-1. As for Bob Hope, their victory ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-8.
Texas Christian has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Bob Hope at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bob Hope, they are on the road again on Friday to play Cristo Rey Jesuit at 5:00 p.m.
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