Somerset has not done well against Devine recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Somerset Bulldogs came out on top against the Devine Warhorses by a score of 5-2. That's more bragging rights for Somerset, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Eleazar Hernandez made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Hernandez was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Miguel Sandoval was excellent, going 3-for-5 with two doubles.
Like Somerset, Devine also got a great game from a two-way player: Henry Ramirez. He pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Ramirez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ramirez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Rudy Costilla was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Ramirez wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Samuel Guardiola, who went 2-for-5 with two doubles.
Somerset is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-10 record this season. As for Devine, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-15 record this season.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Pearsall the next time they take the field. Devine will head out to face Pearsall at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Somerset will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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