Pleasanton came out on top against John F. Kennedy on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run third inning. The Eagles walked away with a 5-1 win over the Rockets.
Pleasanton got a great performance from Arnold Tijerina as he tossed 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Tijerina has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Pleasanton let Braysen Stevens and Deryan Benavidez run wild. Stevens went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI, while Benavidez went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double. That's the most RBI Benavidez has posted since back in March of 2025. Elijah Haren was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Pleasanton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .423. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as John F. Kennedy only posted a batting average of .211.
Pleasanton's victory bumped their record up to 8-4-3. As for John F. Kennedy, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-3.
Coming up, Pleasanton will be playing at home against Carrizo Springs at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight. As for John F. Kennedy, they will challenge Pearsall at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday.
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