After only one run in their last contest, Pleasanton made sure to put some runs up on the board against Van Vleck on Friday. The Eagles were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over the Leopards. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won four matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Arnold Tijerina spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
Elijah Haren
| 02/27/26 vs Van Vleck | 3 |
| 02/23/26 vs Gonzales | 3 |
| 02/21/26 vs Jones | 3 |
| 02/21/26 vs Victoria West | 2 |
| 02/20/26 vs Rockport-Fulton | 2 |
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At the plate, Pleasanton let Marcos Guardiola and Elijah Haren run wild. Guardiola got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Haren got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI and one stolen base. Pleasanton is undefeated when Haren posts three or more RBI, but 2-3-2 otherwise. Braysen Stevens was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Pleasanton's win bumped their record up to 5-3-2. As for Van Vleck, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-2.
Pleasanton wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, an 8-4 victory against Wharton on the 27th. As for Van Vleck, they have also already played their next contest, an 8-1 defeat against Schulenburg on the 28th.
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