Baseball Recap: Jefferson's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Mustangs

Margin (Wins)

04/04/25 @ Sam Houston	13
03/10/25 vs Sam Houston	12
03/04/25 @ San Antonio Memorial	12
03/18/25 vs Highlands	11
03/12/25 @ Lanier	11

After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Jefferson brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They were the clear victors by a 15-2 margin over the Sam Houston Hurricanes on Friday. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by eight runs or more this season.

Santiago Navarro was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Navarro was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one double. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.

In other batting news, Aiden Urdiales was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. He is becoming a predictor of Jefferson's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 6-11 when he doesn't). Stephen Salazar was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.

Jefferson always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .812. They are 4-2 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

The win snapped Jefferson's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 10-11 record. As for Sam Houston, they dropped their record down to 0-11 with the loss, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jefferson will venture away from home to square off against Southside at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Sam Houston, they will head out to challenge Brackenridge at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.18 runs per game on average), something the Hurricanes will no doubt try to take advantage of.