Houston Math Science & Tech fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Heights on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Heights Bulldogs by a score of 7-6. Houston Math Science & Tech's loss continues an unfortunate trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Jose Munoz was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Munoz was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Ryan Cerevantes made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
On Heights' side, Adam Torres looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Torres has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Eduardo Lopez was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Dylan Ray, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Houston Math Science & Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Heights, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-16.
Houston Math Science & Tech does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Heights, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Cesar E. Chavez at 5:00 p.m. Heights is facing Cesar E. Chavez at the right time seeing as Cesar E. Chavez is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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