The Our Lady of the Lake Saints baseball team earned a doubleheader sweep over Huston-Tillotson, winning Game 1 by a score of 10-1 and Game 2 by a score of 11-4, behind consistent pitching performances and balanced offensive production across both contests.
In Game 1, the Saints took control early and never trailed, scoring in multiple innings while applying steady pressure throughout the lineup. Joshua Milton led the offense with three RBIs on two hits, while Diego Zuniga and Christian Martinez each contributed two RBIs. Additional run production came from Jacob Cueva, Aiden Gonzalez, and Brett Atkinson, as the Saints capitalized on 10 walks and limited defensive miscues by Huston-Tillotson.
Manuel Flores delivered a strong start on the mound, pitching seven innings and allowing just one run on seven hits while striking out five and walking one. His efficiency and ability to work ahead in counts kept Huston-Tillotson from generating sustained offensive momentum. The Rams lone run came on an RBI by Jacob Perez.
Game 2 featured a more competitive start before Our Lady of the Lake again pulled away for an 11-4 victory. Huston-Tillotson produced five hits and four runs, with RBI contributions from Joseph Brown, Kendall Brown, Jacob Perez, and Israel Brenes. The Rams also added stolen bases from Joseph Brown, Jeremiah Wiley, and Brenes, but were unable to sustain scoring opportunities against the Saints’ pitching staff.
Offensively, the Saints once again displayed depth and situational hitting. Benjamyn Hovda, Drew Saucedo, Joshua Milton, Christian Martinez, Juan Garcia, Brett Atkinson, and Alex Rodriguez all contributed to the scoring output. Saucedo and Alex Rodriguez each drove in multiple runs, while Martinez and Hovda provided key extra-base production and run support throughout the lineup. The Saints also benefited from aggressive baserunning and timely execution with runners in scoring position.
On the mound, Mason Ruiz started for the Saints, working 3.2 innings while striking out five. Xavior Salazar earned the win in relief, followed by effective appearances from Christian Perez and Nolan Nicholson, as the bullpen limited Huston-Tillotson over the final innings to secure the victory.
For Huston-Tillotson, Bryce Sanchez started and was followed by Anthony Larzabal and Cullen Lee. The staff combined for seven strikeouts but struggled with command, issuing eight walks and allowing 11 runs in the contest.
Across both games, Our Lady of the Lake combined strong pitching performances with disciplined offensive execution, outscoring Huston-Tillotson 21-5 over the doubleheader to secure the sweep.