Somewhere over Laredo, the Reagan Rattlers run ruled the United Lady Longhorns in 4 innings. Third baseman standout, Peyton Mendoza (Fr.) drove in six runs on four hits to lead the Rattlers past the Laredo United ladies 17-1 this past Tuesday. In addition, Rattler’s contributions were led by short stop Mina Galvan (Jr.) with 3 Rbis, while catcher Mila Mancias (Sr.) brought in 4 runs, and Courtney Latronico (Fr.) added 2 Rbis of her own.
Meanwhile on the mound, Ally Reyes (Jr.) earned the win for Reagan, while Carolina Santoyo (Fr.) shut down the final inning to allow a total of one combined run for the team.
The second leg of the Reagan Rattlers tour stopped in Portland, TX for a 3-day swing of 6 games at the Incarnate Word Academy Coastal tournament. Reagan’s early season momentum thankfully traveled well with our Rattler Ladies.
The first day’s games ended with hard fought victory of 3-0 verses Calhoun High, and 6-0 shutout against host Incarnate Word Academy Angels. Highlights were 10 shutout innings by Ally Reyes, with 18 strikeouts, with an inside the park home run by Courtney Latronico.
Day 2 at the Coastal tournament was more dominance by the Rattlers. Carolina Santoyo fanned 5 batters in 3 shutout innings while the Rattlers offense unloaded 14 runs over Raymondville High in a 14-0 trouncing led by Santoyo who helped her cause out with 4 Rbis at bat. The Rattlers returned Ally Reyes to the mound to shutdown heralded Weslaco High with a 6-0 victory over 4 scoreless innings and 6 strikeouts.
Last day at the Portland tournament showcased more explosives, with a 13-2 mashing of Taylor High, starting off with a dead center bomb by Mina Glavan, ending with a fantastic finale “walk off” homer by Sadie Eckles verses hometown favorites, Gregory-Portland Wildcats in a 9-3 victory.
Reagan’s 6-0 record placed the First in Tournament scoring 51 runs while allowing a stingy 7 runs and only 4 total errors. First basemen Presley Noriega (Sr.) recorded a team high 25 total put-outs. Ally Reyes added 4 more wins and Carolina Santoyo 2 more victories.
Next up this week is the final Tune up for Reagan before District play. The Lady Rattlers take trips out to Lockhart High and TMI Episcopal Academy.
Strike ‘Em!