
Jaguars
03/01/25 @ Northeast Early College | 15 |
02/18/25 @ Manor | 7 |
02/28/25 vs Manor New Tech | 5 |
02/27/25 vs Travis | 3 |
02/25/25 @ Navarro | 3 |
LBJ Austin had to endure an 11-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Northeast Early College Raiders on Saturday as the LBJ Austin Jaguars made off with a 15-1 victory. The Jaguars' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Tomas Morales was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Konlea Knox was a standout: he scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.2 stolen bases per game. Giovanni Ramirez was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-2.
LBJ Austin was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .438. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
LBJ Austin's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. LBJ Austin will face off against McCallum at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Northeast Early College, they will challenge Navarro at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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