Buttons
| 03/17/26 vs Eagle Pass | 7-5 |
| 03/13/26 vs Churchill | 12-0 |
| 03/11/26 vs Alexander | 7-2 |
| 03/10/26 vs United | 9-0 |
| 02/27/26 vs Highlands | 7-3 |
| + 3 more games |
Central Catholic had won eight straight at home, but on Tuesday they bumped up to 15-7 to make it nine. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 victory over the Eagle Pass Eagles. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Buttons have posted since February 26th.
Israel Martinez looked comfortable as he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (four).
On the hitting side, Easton Walker was incredible, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-4. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. Jason Herrera was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs.
As for Eagle Pass, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-7-2 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss they have suffered since February 21st.
On Eagle Pass' side, Jay Jacquez was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out eight batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Jacquez has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Alex Ruiz was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was DJ Aranda, who went 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central Catholic will welcome Sotomayor at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Eagle Pass, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Calallen at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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