For the second straight game, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest will face off against Vela. The Javelinas will be playing at home against the Sabercats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest has now lost 13 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since February 28.
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest lost 17-1 to Vela on Tuesday.
For Vela's part, David An looked comfortable as he struck out eight batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. An has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Derek Rodriguez was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Joe Maldonado was another key player, earning one RBI, three runs, and two stolen bases.
Vela was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
With the victory, Vela broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 13-14. As for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest, their loss dropped their record down to 2-17.
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