Rio Hondo is still winless after their game against Weslaco East on Saturday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Weslaco East Wildcats. That's two games in a row now that the Bobcats have lost by exactly two runs.
Kayla De La Cruz was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect2-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jacquelynn Hinojosa, who went 1-for-2 with one home run.
De La Cruz wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Rio Hondo lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Rio Hondo's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Weslaco East, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.
Coming up, Rio Hondo will head out to square off against Grulla at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Weslaco East, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Wildcats face off against the Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mercedes' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Weslaco East's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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