Santiago Villarreal Game Report: @ Mercedes

Santiago Villarreal

Batters Struck Out (Career)

04/22/25 @ Mercedes	7
03/07/25 vs Harlingen South	6
04/04/25 vs Porter	3
02/18/25 vs Weslaco East	3
04/15/25 @ Rivera	2

Santiago Villarreal posted a new career-high in strikeouts on Tuesday. He struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off eight hits.

Even though Villarreal couldn't lead Pace over Mercedes, he won't have to wait long to try again: the teams have a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Despite Villarreal's best efforts to the contrary, the Vikings will head into their next match having dropped four straight matches. Will Friday be the turning point? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.