Progreso extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-4. They came up short against the Rio Hondo Bobcats, falling 14-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Red Ants of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Rio Hondo, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-5. The result was nothing new for the Bobcats, who have now won three matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Rio Hondo's part, Manny Melendez was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Roy Zepeda, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
Coming up, Progreso will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against IDEA Edinburg College Prep at 6:00 p.m. As for Rio Hondo, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 2-0 loss against Kaufer on the 28th.
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