Santa Gertrudis Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against Lockhart, falling 13-6. One positive for Santa Gertrudis Academy, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Derek Garcia was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. That run was his first of the season. Adam Hinojosa was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.

Lions
03/01/25 vs Lockhart | 40.7% |
02/28/25 vs Harlingen South | 21.4% |
02/28/25 @ South San Antonio | 20% |
02/27/25 vs San Marcos | 14.3% |
02/27/25 @ Carroll | 7.7% |
+ 5 more games |
Even though they lost, Santa Gertrudis Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. The last time their batting average was this high was back in February of 2024.
Santa Gertrudis Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Lockhart, they pushed their record up to 3-4 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Santa Gertrudis Academy will head out to challenge Mathis at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Lockhart, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Lions challenge the Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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