The Gatesville Hornets will be taking part in a tournament against the La Vega Pirates at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Gatesville's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when China Spring hitters got past them. The Hornets came up short against the Cougars on Friday, falling 12-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Hornets have suffered against the Cougars since March 8, 2022.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for La Vega's offense. They lost 22-0 to Robinson on Friday. The Pirates have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Gatesville has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 18-11-1 record this season. As for La Vega, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-12.
Gatesville took their win against La Vega in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 11-3 score. Will the Hornets repeat their success, or do the Pirates have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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