Holland had nine strikeouts while hurling a four-hitter and Karnes City took advantage of two sixth-inning errors to score three runs and break open a 1-0 game. Garret Ward had two doubles and Taylor Rudduck also doubled for the Eagles (20-9).
“Their pitcher had a good curveball and we had a couple of chances but couldn’t get any runs in,” Salado coach Melvin Bates said, adding: “We knew it was going to be tough (to repeat as state champions) with a young team, but it it’s not any easier to take when you lose."
