Somerset extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 13-16 in the process. They lost 9-3 to the Medina Valley Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 9-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2023.
Eleazar Hernandez
| 03/06/25 vs Jefferson | 4 |
| 04/22/25 vs Medina Valley | 3 |
| 03/18/25 @ Carrizo Springs | 3 |
| 03/06/25 vs Smithville | 3 |
| 03/25/25 @ Devine | 2 |
| + 10 more games |
Somerset saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eleazar Hernandez, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles. Hernandez is becoming a predictor of the Bulldogs' success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is 3-1 (and 10-15 when he doesn't).
As for Medina Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-10 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games.
On Medina Valley's side, Michael Newton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on two hits and racked up 15 Ks. Newton has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Aiden Zimmerlie was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Easton Lange, who earned one RBI, one run, and two stolen bases.
Coming up, Somerset will head out on the road to take on Pearsall at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs are facing the Mavericks at the right time seeing as the Mavericks are stuck on a 13-game losing streak. Medina Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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