Baseball Preview: Natalia Mustangs vs. Cotulla Cowboys
Natalia has enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Cotulla Cowboys at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Natalia is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Natalia fell victim to Lytle and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 15-0 walloping at the hands of the Pirates.
Natalia saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luis Buentello, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Cotulla came up short against Lytle on Tuesday and fell 8-4.
Natalia's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 16-7. As for Cotulla, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9-1 record this season.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Natalia has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .485. However, it's not like Cotulla struggles in that department as they've averaged .435. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Natalia's way against Cotulla in their previous matchup back in March as Natalia made off with a 15-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Natalia since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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