Martin is 2-8 against Nixon since February of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Martin has given up an average of 15.4 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Martin is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 25th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They lost 17-0 to Rio Grande City.
Martin saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alexandria Soler, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base. That hit marked the first that Soler got this season.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last match, Nixon made sure to put some runs up on the board against Mission Veterans Memorial on Friday. The Mustangs came out on top in a nail-biter against the Patriots, sneaking past 17-16.
Jimena Ibarra made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Ibarra was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off four runs, three doubles, and one triple while getting on base in six of her eight plate appearances. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Nixon got a massive performance out of Delaney Guevara, who went 3-for-8 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave Guevara a new career-high. Kivana Hernandez was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-7.
Nixon kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Nixon has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-10-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Martin, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-24.
Martin might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Nixon in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
