South San Antonio West has not done well against Poth recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The South San Antonio West Cougars had just enough and edged the Poth Pirates out 7-6. That's two games straight that South San Antonio West has won by just one run.
Jeremiah Hernandez was excellent, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Chris Ruiz was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
The win made it two in a row for South San Antonio West and bumps their season record up to 9-13. As for Poth, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-7-2.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Karnes City the next time they take the field. South San Antonio West will head out to face Karnes City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Poth will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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