Port Isabel had lost four straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-12-1 to make it five. They came up short against the Grulla Gators, falling 16-1. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Tarpons couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Grulla, their win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 5-6. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their one-run performance the contest before.
For Grulla's part, Diana Hernandez was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and three RBI. Those three hits gave Hernandez a new career-high. Mia G was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Port Isabel will face off against rival La Feria at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Grulla is set to challenge their familiar foe Valley View at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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