It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Robstown ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Zapata Hawks 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cottonpickers have posted since February 19th.
JC Renteria tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over 5.2 innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Robstown's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Christian Barrera, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI. Dominic Alvarez was another, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Cottonpickers
| 03/31/26 vs Zapata | 5-4 |
| 03/28/26 vs Hebbronville | 8-3 |
| 03/27/26 @ King | 18-6 |
The win (which was Robstown's third in a row) raised their record to 7-11. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Zapata, they now have a losing record of 8-9-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Robstown will host Jones at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Zapata, they will be playing at home against Calallen at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Hawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 10.4 runs per game this season.
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