Port Aransas dropped their record down to 11-5 on Thursday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Refugio Bobcats by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Marlins have suffered since March 8th.
As for Refugio, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-8-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.8 runs over those games.
For Refugio's part, Ray Lewis made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Lewis has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Franky Solis, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was his first of the season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Port Aransas will host Woodsboro at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.58 runs per game on average), something the Marlins will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Refugio, they will look to defend their home field on the 25th against Agua Dulce at 7:00 p.m. The Longhorns will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Bobcats surely won't give up without a fight.
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