For the second straight game, Sharyland will face off against Vela. The Rattlers will welcome the Sabercats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sharyland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Sharyland lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Vela, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Tuesday's contest. The Rattlers' pitcher stepped up to hand the Sabercats a 14-0 shutout on Tuesday. The Rattlers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Fabrizio Salinas
| 04/08/25 @ Vela | 11 |
| 03/11/25 vs McAllen | 10 |
| 02/18/25 vs McAllen Memorial | 10 |
| 03/04/25 @ McAllen | 9 |
| 03/12/24 vs Vela | 9 |
Fabrizio Salinas made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run was his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nic Valdez, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. What's more, he posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in February. Luis Cienfuegos was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Sharyland kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in five consecutive matches.
Sharyland has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-5-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Vela, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-11.
Vela's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Sharyland hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .341. It's a different story for Vela, though, as they've only averaged .232. Will they be able to contain Sharyland's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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