Somerset is 0-4 against La Vernia since March of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Bulldogs will square off against the Bears at 7:00 p.m. Somerset will be strutting in after a victory while La Vernia will be coming in after a loss.
Somerset came out on top against Pearsall on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run third inning. The Bulldogs' pitchers stepped up to hand the Mavericks an 11-0 shutout. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by six runs or more this season.
Nick Flores was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 19 over 6.1 innings pitched. He has become a key player for Somerset: the team is 5-2 when he posts at least eight strikeouts, but 9-14 otherwise. Flores was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Blake Menchaca
| 04/25/25 @ Pearsall | 4 |
| 03/18/25 @ Carrizo Springs | 2 |
| 02/17/25 @ Bandera | 2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Devine | 1 |
| 04/11/25 vs Carrizo Springs | 1 |
In other batting news, Blake Menchaca was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Nathan Flores was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, La Vernia suffered their closest defeat since February 28th on Monday. They fell just short of Pleasanton by a score of 3-1.
La Vernia's loss dropped their record down to 19-8. As for Somerset, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 14-16.
Somerset suffered a grim 8-2 defeat to La Vernia in their previous meeting back in April of 2022. Can the Bulldogs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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