La Joya can bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Hidalgo Pirates 7-5. The Coyotes' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Liani Rodriguez
03/01/25 vs Hidalgo | 4 |
03/01/25 vs Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial | 1 |
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02/18/25 vs Laredo LBJ | 1 |
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Liani Rodriguez was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-3. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Bianca Guajardo, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
La Joya's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Hidalgo, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coming up, La Joya will be playing in front of their home fans against Hanna at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hanna has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.55 runs per game on average), something La Joya will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Hidalgo, they will take on La Villa at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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