Rattlers fall to Converse Judson

The Rattlers were near perfect in the first inning of their game against Converse Judson inside the San Marcos baseball stadium on Tuesday. 

Senior starting pitcher Ruben Miranda struck out each of the Rockets’ three leading hitters in the top of the frame. Junior infielder Isaac Gonzalez hit a double in the hosts’ first at-bat, then stole third base. Senior outfielder Julian DeLeon hit a sacrifice fly to bring him home and give the Rattlers the first score of the game.

Junior cleanup hitter Gage Mason picked up another hit for San Marcos and stole second base to move into scoring position. Senior infielder Nick Villalobos hit an RBI single in the next at-bat to give the hosts a 2-0 lead.