
Pirates
02/15/25 @ Poteet | 20 |
02/17/25 @ Sabinal | 16 |
03/10/25 @ Comfort | 15 |
02/10/25 vs Cole | 15 |
02/28/25 vs St. Anthony | 14 |
Lytle had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 10-2 margin over the Crystal City Javelinas. Considering the Pirates have won eight games by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Claire Canales spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Giselle Esparza, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was ADDISON CRIADO, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Esparza wasn't the only one making solid contact: Lytle kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The Pirates are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Lytle's win bumped their record up to 10-8-1. As for Crystal City, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Lytle wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 9-4 defeat against Natalia on the 4th. As for Crystal City, they have also already played their next contest, a 9-3 victory against Dilley on the 4th.
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