Southern Illinois lost to Palmview, Texas 8-4 on Sunday.
Southern Illinois got on the board in the top of the first inning after Palmview, Texas committed an error, and JACE HAMPTON walked, each scoring one run.
GAEL ZAMBRANO singled down the left field line, which helped Palmview, Texas tie the game at two in the bottom of the first.
A single by WILL CAPIE gave Southern Illinois the lead, 3-2, in the top of the second.
Southern Illinois committed an error, which helped Palmview, Texas tie the game at three in the bottom of the second.
Palmview, Texas took the lead in the bottom of the third. ALEX BOCANEGRA grounded out, scoring one run, to give Palmview, Texas the leg up, 4-3.
GIANNI CHEATHAM singled down the left field line on an 0-2 count, which helped Southern Illinois tie the game at four in the top of the fourth.
Palmview, Texas took the lead, 7-4, in the bottom of the fourth thanks to singles by JAVIER GARZA LOPEZ, and MATTHEW AZUARA.
OWEN KUEKER led things off on the mound for Southern Illinois. The pitcher gave up seven hits and four runs (three earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking two. GAEL ZAMBRANO started on the mound for Palmview, Texas. The hurler gave up seven hits and four runs (three earned) over five and one-third innings, striking out four and walking five.
GIANNI CHEATHAM led Southern Illinois with three hits in three at bats. WILL CAPIE collected two hits for Southern Illinois in two at bats. WILL CAPIE led Southern Illinois with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing eight walks for the game.
Palmview, Texas piled up 13 hits in the game. GAEL ZAMBRANO, RAMIRO ALEJANDRO LEON, and MATTHEW AZUARA each collected three hits for Palmview, Texas. GAEL ZAMBRANO and JAVIER GARZA LOPEZ were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for Palmview, Texas. AXEL PULIDO collected two hits for Palmview, Texas in four at bats. Palmview, Texas had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating seven walks for the game. EDGAR QUINTANILLA JR and SAMUEL DE LEON led the team with two free passes each. Palmview, Texas turned one double play in the game.
Southern Illinois will play their next game (Game 15) tomorrow at 2:00pm against Youngstown, OH.
Palmview, Texas will play their next game (Game 17) tomorrow at 8:00pm against the Winner of Game 15.