Over the weekend, the energy at the El Paso Community College (EPCC) baseball field was nothing short of electric, as the Tejanos completed a clean sweep against Clarendon College. In the nail-biting opener on Friday, the Tejanos secured an 8-7 victory courtesy of Chris Tavarez's two-run walk-off homer in a moment that resonated with fans and players alike. The winning didn't stop there, with the EPCC dominating the second game of the doubleheader 14-6.
The success continued into Saturday, with the Tejanos pulling off another close win, edging out a 4-3 victory, followed by a decisive 15-5 win in a game that was cut short by the mercy rule in just five innings. Thanks to these wins, the EPCC's record now stands at 36-16 overall and 18-14 in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference, putting them in the final playoff spot, just ahead of Howard College, as stated by EPCC News.
While the batters delivered big hits, the pitchers also stepped up across the series, containing Clarendon's offense and helping to cement EPCC's position in the playoff race. With only the upcoming series against Frank Phillips College standing between the Tejanos and postseason glory, the stakes couldn't be higher for EPCC's young sluggers and seasoned pitchers alike. The series is scheduled for May 1-2, and undoubtedly, the team's resolve will be tested.
However, it wasn't all winning cheers and home runs over the weekend for EPCC athletics. The softball team, competing under the same Tejanos banner, faced off against Midland College but unfortunately couldn't replicate their baseball counterparts' success. Suffering defeats of 11-1 and 9-4 on Friday, then 13-3 and 16-1 on Saturday, the road ahead looks daunting for the softball team. Still, the players are not to be underestimated, as Clarendon found, EPCC has a knack for turning things around when faced with adversity. Next, they will travel to face league-leading Odessa College on May 2-3 for what promises to be a challenging final series of the season, as revealed by EPCC News.
