Carrizo Springs is 0-7 against Somerset since March of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Wildcats will venture away from home to challenge the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Carrizo Springs is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Carrizo Springs took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They walked away with a 6-2 win over Devine. The victory was some much needed relief for the Wildcats as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Mathan Cruz made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Dereck Martinez
| 04/08/25 vs Devine | 3 |
| 04/04/25 @ Pleasanton | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Somerset | 2 |
| 03/14/25 @ Devine | 2 |
| 03/06/25 @ Aransas Pass | 2 |
In other batting news, Dereck Martinez was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. James Botello also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Meanwhile, Somerset came up short against Uvalde on Tuesday and fell 9-4. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Somerset saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Blake Menchaca, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Somerset now has a losing record of 12-13. As for Carrizo Springs, their record is now 13-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Carrizo Springs has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Somerset struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Carrizo Springs might still be hurting after the 16-5 loss they got from Somerset in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Wildcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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