Crystal City managed to slip by Hondo the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Crystal City lost 8-0 to Hondo on Tuesday. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Javelinas were not able to get on the board.
Crystal City saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Christopher Mena, who went 1-for-2 with one double. That double was Mena's first of the season.
Crystal City dropped their record down to 8-7 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for Hondo, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-4-1 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Crystal City is set to face off against their familiar foe Cotulla at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Hondo will square off against rival Lytle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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