Rouse downs Victoria East in Game 1 of Class 5A regional semifinal series

Colby Gordon, Austin American-Statesman
The Rouse Raiders celebrate scoring in the third inning of the Class 5A regional quarterfinal playoff series game against Cedar Park in Georgetown, Friday, May 17, 2024. Rouse won the game 2-1.
The Rouse Raiders celebrate scoring in the third inning of the Class 5A regional quarterfinal playoff series game against Cedar Park in Georgetown, Friday, May 17, 2024. Rouse won the game 2-1.

Rouse is on the verge of another regional finals appearance.

The Raiders topped Victoria East 4-1 in Game 1 of a Class 5A regional semifinal series Thursday at North East ISD Sports Park in San Antonio.

Gavin Silva scattered five hits in 4 2/3 innings on the mound, Carson Henderson tossed 2 1/3 innings of scoreless relief, Oscar Salazar belted a crucial two-run single and Landon Miller went 2-for-3 with a triple and two runs scored to lead the Raiders.

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Rouse has only lost once in the postseason so far.

Miller ripped his triple to right and scored on an error in the top of the second.

Victoria East tied the game in the bottom of the inning, but Salazar’s hit that scored Rayner Heinrich and Jacob Soliz in the third gave the Raiders the lead for good.

Miller singled and eventually scored on a wild pitch in the seventh for Rouse’s third insurance run.

Heinrich finished 1-for-3 with a walk and run scored.

Game 2 is Friday at 5 p.m. at Northside ISD baseball field 2 in San Antonio, with Game 3 to follow if necessary.

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