Generals downed 6-5 in San Antonio
Published 11:19 am Sunday, July 26, 2026
The Victoria Generals (29-18) fell to the San Antonio River Monsters (24-17) on the road Saturday night, 6-5.
After seven innings, San Antonio had built a 5-2 lead. In the top of the eighth, Victoria responded with three runs to tie the ballgame at 5-5. The rally began with two outs when an RBI double by designated hitter Isaac Yruretogoyena doubled to center field and scored Griffin Lyczkowski from first.
In the next at-bat, catcher Beck Zimmerman doubled to right to score Yruretogoyena from second. The final run of the rally came as Victoria recorded its third straight double of the frame. First baseman Keegan Demmer doubled to right to drive in Zimmerman and tie up the game.
In the bottom of the eighth, San Antonio’s Jackson Harris drove in the deciding run on a sacrifice fly.
In Victoria’s final at bat, the tying and go-ahead runs were aboard with two outs. However, a Yruretogoyena strikeout ended the contest.
Victoria posted eight hits compared to 11 for San Antonio. Zimmerman batted seventh and went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs batted in and a run scored in defeat. Third baseman and cleanup hitter Griffin Lyczkowski went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored for Victoria.
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On the mound, reliever David Irons suffered the loss. He allowed one earned run on three hits in a two inning appearance. San Antonio’s Jake Ramirez pitched three innings of relief, allowed three earned runs on four hits and picked up the win. Fellow San Antonio reliever Sammy Morales recorded the final out of the game to earn the save.
Heading into Sunday’s regular season finale against the River Monsters, the Generals have already wrapped up the best record in the Texas Collegiate League and will have home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Their first playoff opponent has yet to be determined.
On Friday, Victoria defeated Abilene 11-4 to complete a two-game sweep of the Flying Bison and end the home stand with a 3-1 mark. Third baseman Lucas Wilson batted third in the Generals order and went 3-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base, and four runs batted in. Shortstop Brock De Young batted second and went 4-for-4 with a double, two RBIs, three runs scored, and a stolen base for Victoria. Outfielders Juan Cantua and Josh Arquette combined for four hits, four runs batted in, and four runs scored for the Generals.
Reliever Jackson Ambrose pitched 3.1 innings, allowed one earned run on two hits, struck out seven without issuing a walk, and picked up the win for Victoria. Starter Deven Kirtley lasted five innings, allowed six earned runs on nine hits and suffered the loss for Abilene.
Robert Brewer is a sports reporter for the Victoria Advocate. You can reach him at robert.brewer@vicad.com.