Luling had lost ten straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 5-21 to make it 11. They lost 20-1 to the Goliad Tigers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-1 back in March.
As for Goliad, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-8 record this season. Considering they have won 14 matchups by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Goliad's part, Corbin Rosenquest made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Rosenquest has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Coy Stange was a standout: he got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February. Heston Worsham was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Luling will face off against rival Stockdale at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Goliad is set to challenge their familiar foe Nixon-Smiley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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