Ray is 1-9 against Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial since March of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Ray Texans will take on the Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial Eagles at 7:30 p.m. Ray has given up an average of 10.4 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Ray lost 13-3 to Carroll on Tuesday.
Jewelia Vasquez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial waltzed into their contest on Monday with 13 straight wins... but they left with 14. They blew past the Buccaneers 17-1. Considering the Eagles have won 11 matches by more than seven runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Lyla Creek looked comfortable as she pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Parker Malone was a standout: she fired off three home runs and seven RBI while going 3-for-4. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February. Desi Garcia was another key player, firing off two triples, three runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-4.
Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 14 hits in four consecutive games.
Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial pushed their record up to 15-2 with the victory, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 10.6 runs. As for Ray, their loss dropped their record down to 6-13.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Ray hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .348. However, it's not like Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial struggles in that department as they've averaged .478. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Ray suffered a grim 22-2 defeat to Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial in their previous meeting back in February. Can Ray avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
