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Rockets blast Blackcats

Sat, 04/16/2022 - 12:00am

Mexia left fielder Andres Venegas throws the ball to the infield after a Robinson hit during a District 18-4A game at Blackcat Field on Thursday night. Robinson rode an eight-run third inning to a 14-0 victory in a game that was stopped after five innings due to the 10-run mercy rule. The Blackcats fell to 2-5 in district play and 6-8-1 overall. They return to action Tuesday when they travel to China Spring for a 7 p.m. contest. Photo by Skip Leon/The Mexia News

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Have mercy!

Sat, 04/16/2022 - 12:00am

The ball falls between Mexia center fielder Jaleigh Hall, left, and left fielder Mason Hargrove during the first inning of a game against Robinson at Ladycat Field on Thursday night. Robinson scored 13 runs over the final three innings to run away to an 18-3 win in a game that was stopped after five innings due to the 10-run mercy rule. Mexia dropped to 1-8 in district and 4-15 overall. The Ladycats will conclude their season at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at China Spring. Photo by Skip Leon/The Mexia News

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La Vega holds off Blackcats in battle for final playoff spot

Wed, 04/13/2022 - 12:00am

Waco La Vega scored four runs in the bottom of the third inning and held off a late Mexia rally to claim a 4-3 victory in a key District 18-4A tilt at La Vega on Monday night.