Pearsall extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 4-9. They fell 9-5 to the Uvalde Coyotes/Lobos (for girls). Mavericks fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Coyotes/Lobos (for girls) since Tuesday.
Zailey Hurst made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one triple, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Makayla Hernandez, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
As for Uvalde, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-11-1. The game was the first time they have beaten Pearsall on their field since April 26, 2021.
On Uvalde's side, Kyla Sanchez made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits (and not a single walk). Those eight strikeouts gave Sanchez a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one home run and two runs. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sophia Longoria, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those five hits gave her a new career-high. Jocelynn Rodriguez was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Pearsall is set to face off against their familiar foe Carrizo Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Uvalde will take on rival Floresville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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