
Cardinals
03/25/25 vs Hanna | 15 |
02/25/25 @ La Joya | 15 |
02/27/25 vs San Marcos | 11 |
03/29/25 @ Los Fresnos | 10 |
03/12/25 vs Valley View | 10 |
Harlingen hadn't beaten Los Fresnos on the road since April 12, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Saturday. Harlingen put the hurt on Los Fresnos with a sharp 12-2 victory. The Cardinals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by seven runs or more this season.
Jozalin Bravo made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Bravo was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Kim Lara was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and two RBI. Those doubles marked the first that she hit this season. Another player making a difference was Amaris Gomez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Harlingen kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 8-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
The win made it two in a row for Harlingen and bumps their season record up to 13-9. That said, the team wasn't facing the toughest opposition over that stretch, as it included 5-11-1 Hanna and 10-11-1 Los Fresnos. As for Los Fresnos, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-11-1 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Harlingen is set to square off against their familiar foe San Benito at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Los Fresnos will challenge rival Hanna at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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