McAllen was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial Wolverines. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wolverines apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Fernie Olivarez put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed since back in February. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.
In other pitching news, McAllen got a good showing from Sam De La Fuente, who tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, De La Fuente gave up only zero walks, the fewest he's had since back in March.
Olivarez wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Justin Garza, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.
McAllen's defeat dropped their record down to 3-15-3. As for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-14.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. McAllen will challenge rival McAllen Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on the 22nd. Meanwhile, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial is set to face off against their familiar foe Sharyland at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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