La Joya was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 13-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Edinburg Bobcats. Coyotes fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Bobcats since on Friday.
La Joya got a big performance out of Merelly Rodriguez, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Liani Rodriguez was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
La Joya's loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Edinburg, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 10-8 record.
Looking ahead, La Joya is taking a road trip to face off against Edinburg North at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Coyotes' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Edinburg, they will host Economedes at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bobcats are facing the Jaguars at the right time seeing as the Jaguars are stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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