(Edinburg, Texas)-“I just had to make that play,” said La Joya HS shortstop, Alex Guajardo. ”I just needed to finish the throw to first.” On Saturday, the La Joya Coyotes did finish as they ended Edinburg Vela’s rally in the final inning to win 10-3 in Game Three in the University Interscholastic League 6A Region IV Baseball quarterfinals at UTRGV Baseball stadium in Edinburg. With the win, the 31-6A Coyotes (21-11-1) will meet 26-6A Austin Lake Travis (31-5-3) this weekend.
The Sabercats (25-10) put four pitchers on the mound while Coyotes senior J.R. Ramos almost went the distant. ”I did my best today,” said Ramos. “We are going to the fourth round. Its amazing.” Ramos was amazing. He struck out six batters and allowed two earned runs.

La Joya HS senior pitcher JR Ramos gets the win over Edinburg Vela HS in Game Three. (HSSMImages/Ruiz)