Uvalde's hitters rose to the challenge against a Bulldogs pitching crew that boasted an average of only 4.03 points allowed on Tuesday. The Uvalde Coyotes/Lobos (for girls) sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 14-13 victory over the Somerset Bulldogs. For Uvalde, this counts as revenge for the 6-4 loss Somerset walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March.
Kyla Sanchez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Sanchez was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Brinklee Mason was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Jaelyn Gleason, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
On Somerset's side, Isabella Gutierrez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI. Maverick Menchaca was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
Uvalde has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a massive bump to their 10-18 record this season. As for Somerset, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 19-8-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Uvalde will take on Pearsall at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pearsall is coming into the contest with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Uvalde will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Somerset, they will be playing at home against Carrizo Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Somerset's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Carrizo Springs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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