Cigarroa extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 2-7. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Toros of the 16-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2023.
As for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 12-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.5 runs this season.
For Pharr-San Juan-Alamo's part, Emma Escamilla made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Escamilla has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Arianna Lugo was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
Coming up, Cigarroa will take on Cornerstone Christian in a tournament on Saturday. The Warriors' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Toros' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo, they will take on Hebbronville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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