For the first time this season, Waco will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will be playing in front of their home fans against the Ellison Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Waco will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Waco is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They walked away with a 16-11 victory over La Vega on Friday. The Lions have beaten the Pirates the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Pirates has come to flipping the script.
Joel Lazano was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Chayse Rhynes, who went 1-for-5 with three stolen bases and one double.
Waco kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Ellison not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since February 21, 2024. Everything went their way against Vanguard College Prep as Ellison made off with an 11-1 win.
Ellison's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Waco, their win bumped their record up to 2-8.
Waco took their victory against Ellison when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 15-6. Does Waco have another victory up their sleeve, or will Ellison turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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