Edinburg's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Edinburg North Cougars out 5-4. This was payback for Edinburg, who suffered an 8-4 loss the last time these two teams met.
Leonel Kalifa spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jacob Garcia was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Edinburg's victory bumped their record up to 8-16-1. As for Edinburg North, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-19-1.
Edinburg will head out on the road to square off against Pharr-San Juan-Alamo at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Edinburg surely won't give up without a fight. As for Edinburg North, they will be playing at home against Economedes at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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