Cotulla proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by ten) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lytle Pirates, sneaking past 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cowboys have posted since March 25, 2024.
Christlyn Munoz
| 03/21/25 @ Lytle | 8 |
| 03/18/25 vs Hondo | 6 |
| 03/10/25 vs Dilley | 9 |
| 03/04/25 vs Charlotte | 8 |
| 02/28/25 @ John F. Kennedy | 7 |
Christlyn Munoz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Cotulla let Randi Garcia and Sienna Arevalo run wild. Garcia scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Arevalo scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. That's the most hits Garcia has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Sareen Ramirez, who went 1-for-5 with two RBI and one double.
Cotulla hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lytle struck out eight times.
Cotulla is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. Lytle now has a losing record of 7-8-1.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Cotulla is set to challenge their familiar foe Natalia at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Lytle will take on rival Dilley at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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