Del Valle gave up the first runs on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They skirted past the Horizon Scorpions 5-3. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 2-1 on Tuesday.
DIEGO VILLALOBOS made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. VILLALOBOS was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since March 3rd.
In other batting news, JAYDEN MARTINEZ was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Conquistadores
| 03/27/26 @ Horizon | 5-3 |
| 03/24/26 vs Horizon | 2-1 |
| 03/20/26 vs Bel Air | 6-1 |
| 03/17/26 @ Bel Air | 3-0 |
The victory (which was Del Valle's fourth in a row) raised their record to 15-5. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Horizon, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-8.
Del Valle and Horizon should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Texas Rankings. The Conquistadores (ranked 186th) will meet Parkland (ranked 842nd) at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Horizon will challenge El Dorado at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank advantage (207 vs. 666).
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