Southwest's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Jay Mustangs by a score of 4-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-0 back in February.
Alex Rico tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2024.
David Samudio
| 04/02/25 @ Jay | 3 |
| 03/11/25 vs MacArthur | 2 |
| 03/07/25 @ South San Antonio | 2 |
| 03/01/25 vs Brackenridge | 2 |
| 03/28/25 vs Alamo Heights | 1 |
On the hitting side, David Samudio was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Romeo Castillo was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Southwest is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4-1 record this season. As for Jay, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Coincidentally, Southwest and Jay will both be playing Southside the next time they take the field. The Dragons will head out to face the Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Mustangs will host them at 7:00 p.m. on the 10th.
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