La Joya managed to slip by Hanna the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Coyotes lost 19-9 to the Golden Eagles on Tuesday. The Coyotes' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it eight in a row.
Alexia Guajardo put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, she gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest she's had since back in April of 2025. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Merelly Rodriguez and Jasmin Sanchez stepped up to the plate in a big way. Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double, while Sanchez went 1-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Jhennaly Longoria was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
La Joya's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Hanna, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-11.
Looking ahead, La Joya will face off against Weslaco at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Coyotes' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hanna, they will challenge Hidalgo Early College at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pirates have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15 runs per game on average), something the Golden Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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