Poteet extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 6-6. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the West Mesquite Wranglers. The Pirates were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wranglers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
Poteet saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sofia Fuentes, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
As for West Mesquite, they pushed their record up to 11-7 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.6 runs over those games.
On West Mesquite's side, Arely Lopez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits. Lopez has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dalylah Rodriguez, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and one run. That's the most doubles she has posted over her last 16 games. Dulce Dominguez was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Poteet will take on rival Spruce at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, West Mesquite is set to face off against their familiar foe Adams at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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