New Iberia took a 22-run defeat the last time they faced off against Sam Houston, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Yellowjackets sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 victory over the Broncos on Tuesday. The win was familiar territory for the Yellowjackets, who have now won three games in a row.
Myles Jones
| 03/10/26 vs Sam Houston | 4 |
| 02/21/26 @ Plaquemine | 2 |
| 02/19/26 @ Port Barre | 2 |
| 03/03/26 @ Oakdale | 1 |
| 02/26/26 vs Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy | 1 |
New Iberia let Myles Jones and Talin Abney run wild. Jones went 2-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and one double, while Abney went 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave Jones a new career-high. Aden Alcala was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one double.
New Iberia was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .310 or higher in three consecutive contests.
New Iberia's record is now 14-2. As for Sam Houston, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-5.
New Iberia will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Broncos: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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