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| 02/25/25 - Home | 7-3 W |
| 03/30/24 - Home | 17-5 W |
| 03/26/24 - Away | 2-12 L |
| 04/01/23 - Away | 7-9 L |
| 03/28/23 - Home | 5-13 L |
Hale Center hadn't done well against Lockney recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Hale Center Owls walked away with a 7-3 win over the Lockney Longhorns. The Owls have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Longhorns, too.
Bennie Ruiz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Ruiz was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cesar Pina, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Keithin Castillo, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Hale Center always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lockney only posted an OBP of .371.
Hale Center's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Lockney, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hale Center will host San Jacinto Christian Academy at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday. As for Lockney, they will take on Dimmitt at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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