Veterans Memorial is 0-5 against Alamo Heights since March of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. The Veterans Memorial Patriots will face off against the Alamo Heights Mules at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Veterans Memorial is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 19th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of Cedar Ridge. One positive for the Patriots, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Veterans Memorial got a good showing from Izik Hui, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
Alejandro Oca?a
| 02/28/25 vs Cedar Ridge | 2 |
| 02/28/25 vs Madison | 1 |
| 02/27/25 vs La Vernia | 1 |
| 02/27/25 vs Georgetown | 1 |
| 02/25/25 vs Alamo Heights | 1 |
At the plate, Alejandro Oca?a made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stole at least one in each of the last five games he's played. Yahir Oca?a Monta?ez also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, Alamo Heights was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against McKinney Boyd, falling 13-3.
Alamo Heights saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luke Spielhagen, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. What's more, Spielhagen posted two hits, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
Alamo Heights' defeat dropped their record down to 2-4-1. As for Veterans Memorial, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Veterans Memorial has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Alamo Heights struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Veterans Memorial suffered a grim 17-5 defeat to Alamo Heights in their previous matchup on Tuesday. Can Veterans Memorial avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
