Eagle Pass Little League Juniors Softball All-Stars roll past Fredericksburg 16-11 at Sectional

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.

The mighty Eagle Pass Little League Juniors (14 Under) Softball All-Stars rolled past the pesky Fredericksburg All-Stars 16-11 in their first game of the Little League Juniors Softball Sectional Tournament at San Antonio Five Diamonds Little League in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, announced Team Manager Willie Ruiz.

Eagle Pass used the pitching services of three aces including starter Connie Hernandez who hurled four innings in earning the win, lefty Marichelo Flores went two innings, and closer Leenette Krezdorn hurled one inning to seal the important first round victory 16-11 against the Fredericksburg All-Stars.

The Eagle Pass All-Stars offensive firepower was led by shortstop Lizann “Heather” Ruiz who belted two doubles, Lynet Gil, Daniela Rodriguez, Elena De Alba, Janessa Garza, Karina Ruiz, Isabela Ruiz, Joelynn “JoJo” Gonzalez, and Connie Hernandez. Eagle Pass had a total of 12 base hits including five doubles, seven singles, eight stolen bases, and left seven base runners on base.

The Eagle Pass Juniors next play on Thursday, July 10th, in the winner’s bracket of the tournament.

Team members include Lynet Gil, Elena De Alba, Lizann “Heather” Ruiz, Daniela Rodriguez, Janessa Garza, Karina Ruiz, Connie Hernandez, Isabela Ruiz, Joelynn “JoJo” Gonzalez, Marichel Flores, Leenette Krezdorn, Emily Snyder, and Kayla Ochoa.

Team Manager is Willie Ruiz and Assistant Coaches are Sonny Snyder and Mac De Alba.

Texas Little League District 35 Administrator is Gerald McCrary of Del Rio, Texas.

The Eagle Pass Business Journal wishes the Eagle Pass Little League Juniors Softball All-Stars the best of luck at Sectionals.