Rowe is 2-8 against Pioneer since March of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Warriors will face off against the Diamondbacks at 7:00 p.m. Rowe will be looking to extend their current 11-game winning streak.
On Friday, Rowe made easy work of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest and carried off a 10-2 win. Considering the Warriors have won seven games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Matthew Garza
| 04/04/25 @ Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest | 3 |
| 03/04/25 @ McAllen Memorial | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest | 1 |
| 03/14/25 vs McAllen | 1 |
| 03/08/25 @ Floresville | 1 |
Matthew Garza made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Miguel Soto was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024. JC Garza Jr. was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Rowe kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in ten consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Pioneer, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They skirted past Sharyland 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Diamondbacks have posted against the Rattlers since April 14, 2022.
Fernando Gonzalez and Frankie Villa did most of the damage at the plate: Gonzalez got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one RBI, while Villa went 3-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Pioneer is undefeated when Gonzalez posts two or more runs, but 8-10 otherwise. Roque Vela also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Pioneer's win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-10. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs over those games. As for Rowe, their record is now 16-6.
Pioneer's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Rowe hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .356. It's a different story for Pioneer, though, as they've only averaged .256. Will they be able to contain Rowe's hitters?
Rowe came up short against Pioneer in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, falling 8-4. Can the Warriors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
