Valley View extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping them down to 3-13. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 10-9 heartbreaker at the hands of the Port Isabel Tarpons. If the Tigers were looking for revenge after losing 2-1 to the Tarpons when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Sofia Fernandez De Lara made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one triple. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Shalaida Galvan was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
As for Port Isabel, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 2-11-1 record. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
On Port Isabel's side, Ariana Garcia spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered nine runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Isabel Ochoa was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Amber Cruz, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Valley View will take on rival Hidalgo Early College at 7:00 p.m. on the 27th. Meanwhile, Port Isabel is set to face off against their familiar foe Grulla at 7:00 p.m. on the 27th.
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