Baseball Game Preview: Penasco Panthers vs. Mora Rangers/Rangerettes

The Penasco Panthers will take on the Mora Rangers/Rangerettes at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Penasco has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Mora will arrive with three straight wins.

It was a proper cat-fight when Penasco challenged McCurdy on Thursday. The Panthers came up short against the Bobcats, falling 21-6.

Lyrik Montoya made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Jaden Pacheco was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run.

Mora came out on top against Questa on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run first inning. The Rangers/Rangerettes skirted past the Wildcats 10-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Rangers/Rangerettes have posted since April 2, 2024.

Mora's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-8. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Penasco, their loss dropped their record down to 4-16.

Penasco suffered a grim 17-6 defeat to Mora in their previous meeting on April 9th. Will the Panthers 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.