Estacado had lost 12 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-4 to make it 13. They came up short against the Tulia Hornets, falling 23-2. The Matadors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hornets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2025.
As for Tulia, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 7 runs in those games.
For Tulia's part, Kyla Rodriguez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Rodriguez was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, three stolen bases, and four runs.
In other batting news, Jazlynn Del Toro was a standout: she fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Day'Lynn Brookins, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three runs.
Coincidentally, Estacado and Tulia will both be playing Dimmitt the next time they take the field. The Hornets will head out to face the Bobcats at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Matadors will play them later in the day, at 7:00 p.m.
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