Jay posted their closest victory since April 18, 2025 on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 win over the Winn Mavericks. For the Mustangs, this counts as revenge for the 5-4 victory the Mavericks walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2025.
Fabian Bernal got the start for Jay and what a start it was: he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Bernal has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
Daniel Rodriguez
| 02/26/26 vs Fredericksburg | 3 |
| 03/20/26 vs Winn | 2 |
| 02/27/26 vs Fredericksburg | 2 |
| 03/17/26 @ Harlandale | 1 |
| 03/06/26 vs Southside | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
At the plate, Daniel Rodriguez was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Jay's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 5-7 when he doesn't). Isiah Flores was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs.
Jay was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The win made it two in a row for Jay and bumps their season record up to 7-8. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 8 runs in those games. As for Winn, they dropped their record down to 8-10 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Jay will take on rival Southwest Legacy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Winn is set to face off against their familiar foe Southside at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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