There's no place like home for Somerset, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Carrizo Springs Wildcats with a sharp 11-1 win on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won eight matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Eleazar Hernandez spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits.
On the hitting side, Gavin Martinez was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. He has become a key player for Somerset: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 10-12 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Landon Martinez, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two RBI.

Bulldogs
04/11/25 vs Carrizo Springs | 16 |
04/05/25 vs Floresville | 3 |
03/22/25 vs Southside | 4 |
03/22/25 vs John F. Kennedy | 7 |
03/15/25 vs Lytle | 9 |
+ 38 more games |
Gavin wasn't the only one making solid contact: Somerset kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in February of 2024.
The victory got Somerset back to even at 13-13. As for Carrizo Springs, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-7 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Somerset is set to square off against their familiar foe Pleasanton at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Carrizo Springs will take on rival Pearsall at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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