Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial extended their postseason success on Friday against Palmview. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Palmview Lobos a 1-0 shutout. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial.
Not much got past Meredith Cavazos, who gave up just one hit to keep Palmview off the board. Cavazos has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Talia Maldonado, who went 1-for-3 with a triple.
On Palmview's side, Arianna Alaniz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up seven Ks.
Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 15 of their last 16 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 27-9 record this season. As for Palmview, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 27-9.
Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial will challenge Liberty Hill on Saturday. Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season. Palmview does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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