The Lytle Pirates will be taking part in a tournament against the Pearsall Mavericks at 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Lytle's offense. They fell 4-0 to Saint Mary's Hall on Thursday. The loss was the Pirates' first of the season.
Lytle saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anissa Perez, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Meanwhile, Pearsall never let their opponents score on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 6-0 margin over Saint Mary's Hall. Considering the Mavericks have won three matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Alayna Zapata, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Jesslyn Gutierrez was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Pearsall now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Lytle, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lytle has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Pearsall struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lytle was able to grind out a solid win over Pearsall in their previous matchup back in February of 2020, winning 9-4. Does Lytle have another victory up their sleeve, or will Pearsall turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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