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The one-loss record of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo proved to be legitimate as they eliminated the Lady Tigers in two close games that could have gone either way. The first game ended 3-2 and the second 4-2. Unlike baseball, a softball team can get by with one pitcher. The PSJÅ ace pitched two strong complete games to outduel the two DS pitchers. Hits were scarce on both sides.
Homeruns proved to be the tool for run production in the first game. After four scoreless innings, a three-run HR, gave PSJA all the runs they would need. In the sixth they chose to pitch to Lorelei Gamble with a runner on, a choice they would not have made otherwise. She would make them pay with a HR but it would not be enough for a win. McKenna Riley and Kara Daniel had the other two hits. Sadie Bradford had 7IP, 5H, 3H, 3ER, 6W, 6K,1HR.
The second game was much the same. PSJA scored runs on two RBI doubles and a homerun. They had three runs after three innings before DS would score single runs in the fourth and fifth. Once again it would not be enough. For sure their strategy was to take the bat out of Gamble's hands by walking her three times. Tatum Green had two hits with Mc. Riley and Emma Phillips the other two. Green pitched the first three innings, giving up 4H, 3R, 3ER, 1W, 1K, 1HR. Bradford tossed the final three, 2H, 1R, 1ER, 2W, 5K.
Even though it was not where they wanted to finish, the Lady Tigers had another productive season. They were undefeated District Champs, carved out a 32-8-1 record and have a strong nucleus returning to do it all over again next year.
