Knippa extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-7-1. They came up short against the Pearsall Mavericks, falling 22-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Crushers of the 12-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2025.
Avery Suarez made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and earned one run and three stolen bases.
As for Pearsall, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-4. The game marked their most dominant win of the season so far.
On Pearsall's side, Makayla Hernandez was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs Hernandez has posted since back in March of 2025. Neela Escobedo was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one triple.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Knippa will challenge Southside at 11:30 a.m. on Friday. As for Pearsall, they will take on Crystal City in a tournament on Friday. The Javelinas have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.13 runs per game on average), something the Mavericks will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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