Texico's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Jal Panthers a 10-0 shutout. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Wolverines as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Jesus Chavez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. Chavez was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Edgar Mendoza
| 03/28/25 vs Oak Grove Classical Academy | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs Jal | 2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Loving | 2 |
| 04/12/25 vs Eunice | 1 |
| 04/10/25 @ Tucumcari | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Edgar Mendoza, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Texico is 2-1 when Mendoza posts two or more runs, but 0-4 otherwise. Hunter Bowman was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Texico always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .520. They are 2-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Texico's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-5. As for Jal, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Texico beat Jal by a score of 18-5 later that day.
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