Port Isabel extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-15-1. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 28-27 heartbreaker at the hands of the Valley View Tigers. Even if the Tarpons couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
As for Valley View, their record is now 5-15. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
For Valley View's part, the team relied heavily on Sofia Fernandez De Lara, who got on base in all six of her plate appearances with six RBI, four runs, and three doubles. The dominant performance also gave Fernandez De Lara a new career-high in hits (four). Another player making a difference was Ariana Esqueda, who went 4-for-6 with three stolen bases, four runs, and one triple.
Coincidentally, Port Isabel and Valley View will both be playing Hidalgo Early College the next time they take the field. The Tarpons will head out to face the Pirates at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Tigers will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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