Dilley extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 3-14. They lost 19-0 to the Natalia Mustangs. The game snapped a strange streak: the last six times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Troy Gonzalez was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases.
As for Natalia, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-11. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Natalia's side, they got a great performance from Jacob J as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over 4.2 innings pitched. J also tossed a walk, which is notable because the Mustangs are 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 7-10 otherwise.
At the plate, Moses Leija was incredible, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Natalia's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 6-11 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Zack Peralta, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI and two runs.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Dilley will challenge rival Cotulla at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Natalia is set to take on their familiar foe Hondo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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