It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They came out on top against the Lopez Lobos by a score of 7-4. Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 13 straight.
Meredith Cavazos looked comfortable as she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Alyssa Burdge was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last four times she's played. Jada Zepeda was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Lopez's side, they saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jenny Shank, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 19 of their last 20 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 25-8 record this season. As for Lopez, their loss ended an eight-game streak of away wins and brought them to 25-3.
Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial will have a chance to go back-to-back against Lopez: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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