Tigers
| 04/11/25 @ Rivera | 6-4 |
| 04/08/25 @ Edcouch-Elsa | 7-3 |
| 04/04/25 vs Donna North | 16-0 |
| 04/01/25 @ Harlingen South | 7-6 |
| 03/28/25 vs Porter | 4-2 |
While Mercedes's win against Rivera wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Tigers skirted past the Raiders 6-4. The victory was familiar territory for the Tigers, who have now won five contests in a row.
Aleeyah Sierra made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Josie Alvarado, who went 1-for-4 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she launched this season. Kayla Garza was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Mercedes kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rivera only managed seven hits.
Mercedes pushed their record up to 15-6 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Rivera, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-16 record this season.
Mercedes will be playing in front of their home fans against Lopez at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rivera, they will face off against Pace at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
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