After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hebbronville, Falfurrias was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They blew past IDEA Edinburg College Prep 18-3. The high-scoring effort was just what the Fightin' Jerseys needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
Kaitlyn Mireles made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Mireles was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ava Hernandez, who scored three runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Simplicity Chapa, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Fightin' Jerseys
| 04/01/25 vs IDEA Edinburg College Prep | 85.7% |
| 02/20/25 @ Odem | 57.1% |
| 02/28/25 @ San Marcos | 46.2% |
| 02/13/25 vs Rockport-Fulton | 45.8% |
| 02/15/25 vs Alice | 42.9% |
Falfurrias always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .857. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Falfurrias' victory ended a ten-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-17. As for IDEA Edinburg College Prep, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Falfurrias will challenge rival Monte Alto at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, IDEA Edinburg College Prep is set to square off against their familiar foe Hebbronville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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