Banquete was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of Orange Grove. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Banquete of the 6-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2024.
Justin Ramirez
| 03/31/25 @ Orange Grove | 6 |
| 03/25/25 @ Santa Gertrudis Academy | 11 |
| 02/27/25 vs King | 14 |
| 02/20/25 vs Falfurrias | 8 |
Justin Ramirez was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Banquete saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Austin Ramirez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Those two hits gave Ramirez a new career-high. Jon Smithwick also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Banquete's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7-1. As for Orange Grove, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-6-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Banquete will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Santa Gertrudis Academy at 7:00 p.m. on the 11th. As for Orange Grove, they will square off against London at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. London will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Orange Grove surely won't give up without a fight.
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