After a string of three wins, Lopez's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell 6-3 to the Mercedes Tigers. Lopez was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Mercedes apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Tuesday.
Alvaro Parra was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He struck out nine batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Parra was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Parra wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nehemiah Garcia, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI.
On Mercedes' side, Joseph Garza spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on seven hits. Garza has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Allen Garcia was excellent, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3.
Lopez's defeat dropped their record down to 16-8. As for Mercedes, their win bumped their record up to 5-18.
Lopez will head out on the road to take on Weslaco East at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Weslaco East is coming into the game with five straight victories at home, so Lopez will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Mercedes will take on Pace at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mercedes is facing Pace at the right time seeing as Pace is stuck on a 25-game losing streak.
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