There's no place like home for San Saba, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They blew past the Eldorado Eagles 10-2 on Friday. The Armadillos' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Winton Lackey
| 03/07/25 vs Eldorado | 7 |
| 02/29/24 vs Keene | 5 |
| 02/28/25 vs De Leon | 3 |
| 02/27/25 @ Hico | 2 |
| 03/02/24 @ Hamilton | 2 |
Nolan Mays and Winton Lackey made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Mays struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Lackey struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. At bat, Mays scored two runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Lackey scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Luke Tharp, who scored two runs and stole Three bases. while going 5-for-5. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in stolen bases. Jason Everett was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
San Saba always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .610. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
San Saba's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2-1. As for Eldorado, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. San Saba will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Harper at 6:30 p.m. on March 18th. Eldorado will also get a bit of a break before their next game: they'll face off against Christoval at 5:00 p.m. on April 1st.
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