Baseball Recap: Pleasanton Finds Playoff Glory Versus San Antonio Memorial

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

05/03/25 vs San Antonio Memorial	25
05/02/25 @ San Antonio Memorial	15
03/11/25 @ Carrizo Springs	13
04/26/25 @ Ingram Moore	11
04/04/25 vs Carrizo Springs	10

Pleasanton had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They never let the San Antonio Memorial Minutemen get on the board and left with a 25-0 victory on Saturday. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won 14 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.

Arnold Tijerina made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, earning one RBI and three runs. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.

In other batting news, Braysen Stevens was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Braxton Peteron, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.

Pleasanton hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive games.

Pleasanton's win was their 12th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 28-4. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.4 runs on average over those games. As for San Antonio Memorial, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-14-1 record this season.

Pleasanton will take on Wimberley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last five games the Texans have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. San Antonio Memorial does not have any more games scheduled as of now.