Harlingen has not done well against San Benito recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Harlingen Cardinals sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over the San Benito Greyhounds. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Harlingen.
Abigail Garcia spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Miranda Garza, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Louks, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Harlingen's victory bumped their record up to 15-8. As for San Benito, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10-2 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Harlingen will face off against Rivera at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Harlingen is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for San Benito, they will head out on the road to take on Los Fresnos at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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