It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but San Diego had no problem doing just that on Saturday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Odem Owls a 1-0 shutout. The Vaqueros haven't had any issues with the Owls recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Not much got past Aaron Tunchez, who gave up just four hits to keep Odem off the board.

Jake Salinas
03/13/25 vs Odem | 5 |
05/02/25 vs Odem | 3 |
05/03/25 vs Odem | 2 |
03/21/25 @ Orange Grove | 2 |
03/12/25 vs Mathis | 2 |
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On the hitting side, Jake Salinas was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one double, and one RBI. San Diego is 8-1 when Salinas posts two or more stolen bases, but 8-10-1 otherwise.
San Diego's win bumped their record up to 16-11-1. As for Odem, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 17-11.
Coming up, San Diego will face off against Hebbronville on Thursday. The Longhorns' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Vaqueros' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Odem does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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