Eagle Pass Little League Junior Softball All-Stars fall to New Mexico in opening Regional game

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

The talented Eagle Pass Little League Junior (14 Under) Softball All-Stars fell in their opening game of the 2014 Southwestern Little League Junior Softball Tournament against the New Mexico All-Stars 18-9 on Saturday, August 2, 2014, at Bicentennial Park in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The Eagle Pass All-Stars, perhaps travel weary and awestruck by the majestic beauty of Santa Fe, New Mexico, played uncharacteristically committing six defensive errors, batted only three base hits, and stranded over 12 base runners on base, falling to the host State of New Mexico All-Stars.

Eagle Pass ace pitcher Connie Hernandez took the loss going the distance.

Leading the Eagle Pass offensive firepower was led by Emily Snyder who batted 2 for 2 with 2 singles and scoring one run, Lynet Gil received three bases on balls and scored three runs, and Leenette Krezdorn went 1 for 2 with one RBI.

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

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

The Eagle Pass Little League Junior Softball All-Stars are representing Texas West Little League, Texas West-Section 3, and Texas District 35. Gerald “Gerry” McCrary of Del Rio, Texas is the Texas Little League District 35 Administrator.

The winner of the Southwestern Little League Junior Softball Tournament advances to the Little League Junior Softball World Series in Kirkland, Washington later this month.

The Eagle Pass Business Journal wishes the Eagle Pass Little League Junior Softball All-Stars the best of luck at the Southwestern Regional Championship.