Houston Math Science & Tech barely beat Cesar E. Chavez the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Tigers put the hurt on the Lobos with a sharp 10-2 win on Saturday. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won five matches by eight runs or more so far this season.
Omar Martinez
| 04/12/25 @ Cesar E. Chavez | 3 |
| 03/07/25 @ Fort Bend Bush | 2 |
| 03/01/25 @ Rice Consolidated | 5 |
Omar Martinez made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Baldemar Alvarado was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI and one double. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. Jaden Gonzalez was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
The victory was the third in a row for Houston Math Science & Tech, bringing their record up to 10-6. Admittedly, the team didn't face the toughest opposition across those games, namely Cesar E. Chavez, they, and Wisdom. As for the Lobos, their defeat was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Houston Math Science & Tech will host Heights at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Cesar E. Chavez, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Wisdom at 7:30 p.m. on the 22nd. The Lobos are facing the Generals at the right time seeing as the Generals are stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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