The La Vega Pirates will face off against the Gatesville Hornets at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. La Vega has given up an average of 12.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Friday just wasn't the day for La Vega's offense. They came up short against Robinson on Friday, falling 22-0. The Pirates have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Gatesville has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.67 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They lost 12-5 to China Spring. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Hornets have suffered against the Cougars since March 8, 2022.
La Vega's loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Gatesville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 18-11-1 record this season.
La Vega suffered a grim 11-3 defeat to Gatesville in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can the Pirates avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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