Aransas Pass was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss. They fell 4-1 to the Mathis Pirates. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Aransas Pass of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Karlie Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Aransas Pass saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was McKinleigh Morris, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
On Mathis' side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Alyssa Herrera gave up only one earned run on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. Herrera has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Angelina Hernandez was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Aliyah Montemayor was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Aransas Pass' loss dropped their record down to 5-19. As for Mathis, they pushed their record up to 21-9 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Aransas Pass' homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Goliad at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Goliad will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Aransas Pass surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mathis, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Taft at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mathis is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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