DOUBLE DRUBBING
Cyclones take both games of their double header over 55+ Division teams.

August 30, 2026 - On a hot and sunny Sunday afternoon, the Houston Cyclones won both ends of a double header thanks in part to BJ Galvan, Freddy Villalobos, Blaine Grantham and Camilo Galvez having outstanding performances. In game one, it was BJ and Freddy who between them drove in 7 runs to lead the Cyclones to an 11-2 victory over the Houston Tigers of the 55+ Division. BJ went 3-3, w/ 2 runs scored and 4 RBI including a bases clearing double. Freddy was also 3-3 with a single, double and a homer, finishing a triple shy of a cycle along with 3 RBI. Dean Cosme earned the win for the Cyclones as he surrendered 10 hits and 2 runs over 7 innings pitched, walking 2 and striking out 1.

In the nightcap, Blaine Grantham and Camilo Galvez lead the charge for the Cyclones as they demolished the Houston Hombres of the 55+ division. Blaine led the charge in game 2 going 5-5 w/ a double and a run scored. Blaine's 5 hits were the most in a game for the Cyclones since Priamo Reyes had 5 in a game back in 2018. Meanwhile Camilo went 2-3 w/ a run scored, and 4 RBI including a bases clearing triple, a walk and a stolen base. Justin Putnal earned the game two win going 3 innings while surrendering 4 runs on 4 hits, 4 walks and a strikeout. Andrew Figueroa came on in relief of Justin and hurled 2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit while striking out 3.

*parts of this story were adapted from the Game Changer recap

Starting pitcher Justin Putnal delivers a pitch vs. Hombres August 30, 2026