Cotulla extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping them down to 3-18-1. They lost 29-1 to the Hondo Owls. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cowboys of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
Cotulla saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Garret Crain, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run.
As for Hondo, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-6-2. That looming 29-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
On Hondo's side, Anthony Garza made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Garza has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Rudy Alvarado was incredible, going 4-for-6 with seven RBI, three runs, and three doubles. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Joby Pimentel, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Cotulla is set to face off against their familiar foe Lytle at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Hondo will square off against rival Dilley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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