Bearkats
| 03/17/26 @ Harlingen | 8-9 |
| 03/16/26 vs Hebbronville | 0-13 |
| 03/13/26 @ Grulla | 2-4 |
| 03/10/26 vs St. Joseph Academy | 13-6 |
| 03/07/26 vs Sharyland | 0-9 |
Raymondville had lost three straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 10-5 to make it four. They fell just short of the Harlingen Cardinals by a score of 9-8. Even though they lost, the Bearkats' still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.2 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
Justin Rodriguez was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Jaime Rigo Villegas was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
As for Harlingen, they moved to 5-13 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since February 26th.
On Harlingen's side, Adam Ibarra made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Ibarra has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted over his last 12 matchups.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nathaniel Gonzales, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Isaiah Gaytan also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Raymondville will take on Santa Rosa at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Harlingen, they will face off against Edinburg at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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