While Odem's victory against Mathis wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Owls narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Pirates 5-4. The game was the first time the Owls have beaten the Pirates on their field since April 23, 2021.
John Harrington spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits.
At the plate, Chaise Ford and Gio Beltran did most of the damage at the plate: Ford went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI, while Beltran scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. That double marked the first that Ford hit this season. Caleb Gonzalez was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Owls
| 04/08/25 @ Mathis | 5-4 |
| 04/04/25 vs Aransas Pass | 10-0 |
| 04/01/25 @ West Oso | 5-3 |
| 03/31/25 vs George West | 6-4 |
The victory was the fourth in a row for Odem, bringing their record up to 14-7. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 3.75 runs across that stretch. As for Mathis, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Odem is set to challenge their familiar foe George West at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Mathis will square off against rival Aransas Pass at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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