Veterans Memorial posted their closest win since February 16, 2024 on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Rio Hondo Bobcats 4-2. That's more bragging rights for the Chargers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Camila Olvera
| 02/14/25 vs Rio Hondo | 6 |
| 02/13/25 vs Edinburg | 1 |
| 02/13/25 vs Alexander | 4 |
| 04/16/24 @ Pace | 2 |
| 04/12/24 vs Mercedes | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Camila Olvera was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Mia Gonzalez and Gia Perez did most of the damage at the plate: Gonzalez scored a run while going 1-for-1, while Perez went a perfect1-for-1 with one triple and one run. Vivica Cruz also deserves some recognition as she hit her first hit of the season.
Veterans Memorial was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive matchups.
Veterans Memorial now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Rio Hondo, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coming up, Veterans Memorial will face off against Pharr-San Juan-Alamo at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday. Veterans Memorial's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Pharr-San Juan-Alamo's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Rio Hondo, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Bobcats challenge the Wildcats at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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