06/14/2026
District 29 Junior League Tournament
Refugio Junior All-Stars Explode for 15 Runs in Third, Roll Past Rockport-Fulton 19-2
ROCKPORT â The Refugio Junior All-Stars broke open a close game with a massive 15-run third inning and cruised to a 19-2 victory over the Rockport-Fulton Junior All-Stars on a rainy Saturday night in Rockport.
After trailing 2-0 early, Refugio responded with three runs in the second inning before unleashing an offensive barrage in the third that put the game out of reach.
The big inning featured contributions throughout the lineup. Victor Valdez and Quincy Bolden each drew bases-loaded walks, while Bon Mesiroff, Jaylen Lewis, Salvano Gutierrez, and Jace Garza also worked RBI walks. Brixton Havens delivered a two-run single, Deegan Waer added a two-run single, and Randon Escamilla ripped an RBI double. Refugio also took advantage of several Rockport-Fulton miscues during the inning.
Rockport-Fulton struck first in the top of the opening frame when Michael âBBâ Solis lined an RBI single down the right-field line. Another run scored on a Refugio error to give the Pirates an early 2-0 lead.
Refugio answered in the second inning. Mesiroff drove in a run with a single up the middle, Lewis drew a walk that eventually led to a run, and another Rockport-Fulton error allowed the Bobcats to take a 3-2 advantage.
On the mound, RayâZail Jones earned the win for Refugio. Jones worked three innings, allowing two hits and two runsâboth unearnedâwhile striking out five and walking four.
Waer came on in relief and tossed a scoreless inning, allowing just one hit while striking out one.
Refugioâs offense collected 10 hits on the day. Waer, Escamilla, and Havens each recorded two hits to lead the attack. Garza drove in two runs, while Valdez reached base repeatedly and drew three walks.
The Junior All-Stars showed patience at the plate throughout the game, drawing 12 walks and constantly putting pressure on the Piratesâ defense. Refugio was equally aggressive on the bases, swiping nine stolen bases. Mesiroff and Valdez each recorded multiple steals.
Solis paced Rockport-Fulton offensively, going 2-for-2 with an RBI.
With the victory, Refugio advances after another dominant performance fueled by timely hitting, patience at the plate, and aggressive baserunning.