The Edcouch-Elsa Yellowjackets will venture away from home to square off against the Weslaco East Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Edcouch-Elsa has given up an average of 7.4 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Edcouch-Elsa managed to slip by Weslaco East the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Edcouch-Elsa lost 13-3 to Weslaco East on Tuesday.
For Weslaco East's part, they got a massive performance out of James Abrego, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run was Abrego's first of the season. Andres Rodriguez was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two triples and three RBI.
Abrego wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Weslaco East lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in March of 2024.
Weslaco East pushed their record up to 9-4 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 9.3 runs. As for Edcouch-Elsa, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
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