Mercedes is 0-8 against Weslaco East since February of 2020 but things could change on Friday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Mercedes Tigers challenge Weslaco East Wildcats at 7:00 p.m.
Mercedes fell victim to Weslaco East and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Wildcats, falling 7-0.
For Weslaco East's part, Antonio Solis was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. Solis was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Jayden Del Villar was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Tyler Gonzalez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Weslaco East's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Mercedes, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
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