Gonzales extended their losing streak to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 8-14. They lost 14-6 to the John F. Kennedy Rockets. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rockets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-2 last Thursday.
Nathan Castillo made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
As for John F. Kennedy, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 15-8. The result was nothing new for the Rockets, who have now won eight matchups by eight runs or more so far this season.
On John F. Kennedy's side, JOSE CANALES made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Those eight strikeouts gave CANALES a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one RBI.
In other batting news, John F. Kennedy let JOHN OLIVAREZ and JEFFREY TREVINO run wild. OLIVAREZ went a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles, while TREVINO got on base in all five of his plate appearances with five runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those five RBI gave OLIVAREZ a new career-high.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Gonzales will take on rival Cuero at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, John F. Kennedy is set to face off against their familiar foe La Vernia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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