Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial extended their postseason success on Saturday against Lopez. Everything went their way against the Lopez Lobos as they made off with a 13-3 victory. Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 19 matches by six runs or more this season.
Meredith Cavazos spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Parker Malone, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Talia Maldonado, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
On Lopez's side, Chalene Granado was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a triple and a run.
Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 15 games, which provided a nice bump to their 26-9 record this season. As for Lopez, their loss dropped their record down to 26-4.
Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial will take on Palmview on Saturday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial: 2.8, Palmview: 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. Lopez does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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