Bland took a 15-run loss the last time they faced off against Saltillo, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tigers skirted past the Lions 8-7. The win was some much needed relief for the Tigers as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Alex Jimenez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
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In other batting news, Max Rodriguez was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Dakota Blankenship, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Bland's victory bumped their record up to 4-12. As for Saltillo, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Bland will challenge rival Celeste at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Saltillo is set to take on their familiar foe Wolfe City at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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