Uvalde Coyotes edge Floresville Tigers in 8-7 district baseball thriller

Coyotes score winning run in the 7th inning to defeat district rival Floresville

Mar. 29, 2026 at 9:28am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school baseball game, with the players and field broken down into overlapping planes of navy blue, gold, orange, and black, capturing the intensity and drama of the close contest.Two rival high school baseball teams battle it out in a close district matchup, with the game coming down to the final inning.Uvalde Today

The Uvalde Coyotes defeated the Floresville Tigers 8-7 in a nail-biting District 27-4A baseball game on March 20. Floresville scored 3 runs in the 6th inning to tie the game 7-7, but Uvalde loaded the bases in the 7th and Andruw Ramos singled to right field to drive in the winning run.

Why it matters

This was an important district matchup between two top teams, with the Coyotes edging out the Tigers in a close game that came down to the final inning. The win helps Uvalde maintain their position in the district standings as they compete for a playoff spot.

The details

After Floresville tied the game 7-7 in the 6th, Uvalde loaded the bases in the 7th inning. Andruw Ramos then came through with a single to right field that scored the winning run for the Coyotes.

  • The game was played on March 20 at Marvin Kolinek Field in Uvalde, Texas.
  • Floresville scored 3 runs in the 6th inning to tie the game 7-7.

The players

Uvalde Coyotes

The high school baseball team from Uvalde, Texas competing in District 27-4A.

Floresville Tigers

The high school baseball team from Floresville, Texas competing in District 27-4A.

Andruw Ramos

A player for the Uvalde Coyotes who hit the game-winning single in the 7th inning.

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What’s next

The win helps the Uvalde Coyotes maintain their position in the District 27-4A standings as they continue their push for a playoff spot.

The takeaway

This was an exciting, back-and-forth district baseball game that came down to the final inning, showcasing the competitive nature of the District 27-4A race.