The Edcouch-Elsa Yellowjackets will challenge the Lopez Lobos at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
As a matter of fact, Edcouch-Elsa put up the most runs they have all season on Friday. They had just enough and edged out Mercedes 11-9. The Yellowjackets haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Troy Barco
| 04/04/25 vs Mercedes | 3 |
| 03/11/25 @ Pace | 2 |
| 03/25/25 @ Harlingen South | 1 |
| 03/18/25 vs Weslaco East | 1 |
| 03/14/25 vs Pace | 1 |
Troy Barco made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-4. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Caleb Sandoval was excellent, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Anthony Reyes, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Lopez earned a 10-5 win over Harlingen South on Friday.
Edcouch-Elsa's victory bumped their record up to 6-13. As for Lopez, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-4-1 record this season.
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