Mathis took a eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against George West, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Pirates won by a run and slipped past the Longhorns 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Pirates have posted against the Longhorns since April 9, 2021.
Duke Bernal
| 03/03/25 vs Santa Gertrudis Academy | 3 |
| 02/27/25 @ Ben Bolt | 3 |
| 04/17/25 @ George West | 2 |
| 04/11/25 vs Aransas Pass | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs George West | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Duke Bernal made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and two stolen bases. He has become a key player for Mathis: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 5-13 otherwise.
Mathis has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-14 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for George West, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 15-18-2.
Coming up, Mathis will be playing in front of their home fans against West Oso at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bears will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Pirates surely won't give up without a fight. George West does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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