The Friona Chieftans will face off against the Dimmitt Bobcats at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Friona has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 6.
On Tuesday, Friona came up short against Muleshoe and fell 8-5.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Dimmitt and Slaton, and Slaton kept the tradition alive. The Bobcats came up short against the Tigers on Tuesday, falling 15-7.
Diego Villarreal and Uriel Prieto did some serious damage despite the final result: Villarreal went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double, while Prieto went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run. That triple was Prieto's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Angel Esqueda, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Friona's loss dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Dimmitt, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-5.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Friona has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like Dimmitt struggles in that department as they've averaged .496. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Friona suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Dimmitt in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Chieftans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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