Texico had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against the Robertson Cardinals, falling 17-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Wolverines have suffered since April 16, 2024.
Jesus Chavez was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Hunter Bowman, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Even though they lost, Texico was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .455. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .367 or higher in five consecutive matches dating back to last season.
The victory (which was Robertson's fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Texico will square off against Dexter at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Robertson, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Robertson Cardinals take on Taos Tigers at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Their pitchers better be ready for this one: Taos has averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.
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