Grulla had lost three games on the road, but after bumping their record up to 5-7-1 on Saturday that streak is in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Raymondville Bearkats 5-3. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 4-2 back in March.
CARLOS BELMARES
| 03/24/26 @ Valley View | 9 |
| 04/10/26 vs Valley View | 3 |
| 04/18/26 @ Raymondville | 1 |
| 02/20/26 @ Mission Veterans Memorial | 1 |
CARLOS BELMARES was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Grulla is 2-1 when BELMARES allows one or fewer hits, but 3-6-1 otherwise. BELMARES was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that he has brought in this season.
In other batting news, NORIEL PENA was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one run. That triple was his first of the season.
As for Raymondville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 16-9. The loss was just more heartbreak for they who fell 4-2 when the teams previously met back in April of 2024.
On Raymondville's side, Carlos Montes was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grulla will head out to take on La Feria at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Raymondville, they will venture away from home to challenge Rio Hondo at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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