Eagle Pass will head out to face off against Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Eagle Pass 3.2, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial 2.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Eagle Pass is headed into the contest with an undefeated record on the line, something Martin almost spoiled on Friday. The Eagles came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the Tigers.
Eagle Pass got a great performance from Jose Romo as he pitched 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Alex Mallen, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run. Jesus Barba also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last matchup, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial made sure to put some runs up on the board against San Angelo Central on Friday. The Eagles came out on top against the Bobcats by a score of 10-5. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Eagles' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Jaxon Cantu looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2025.
At the plate, Trae Hernandez was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in May of 2025. Jonathan Reyes was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters every time they've taken the field this season.
Eagle Pass' record now sits at 4-0. As for Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, their record is now an identical 4-0.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Eagle Pass has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
