Port Arthur Memorial had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Lee Ganders 4-2. The victory was just what Port Arthur Memorial needed coming off of a 20-0 defeat in their prior match.
Abel Garcia was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). Garcia was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Garcia wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Pablo Gepson, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Ariel Khitler was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Port Arthur Memorial's win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-9. As for Lee, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-7.
Port Arthur Memorial will have a chance to go back-to-back against Lee: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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