If Mathis was feeling good fresh off their 20-5 takedown of Banquete on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Pirates fell 11-8 to the Robstown Cottonpickers on Monday. Pirates fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Cottonpickers since Monday.
Lexi Rodriguez was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. Marivel Martinez was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Mathis has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-6 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Robstown, their record is now 13-9-1.
Mathis and Robstown will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Pirates are set to square off against their familiar foe George West at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Robstown will face off against rival Zapata at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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