The El Paso Tigers will take on the Chapin Huskies at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.
On Thursday, El Paso came up short against Canutillo and fell 5-1.
El Paso got a good showing from Daniel Guadian, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Guadian has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, El Paso saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Moises Castanon, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, Chapin also suffered a loss in their last game, falling to Burges by a score of 6-2.
El Paso's defeat dropped their record down to 11-9-1. As for Chapin, their loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 12-10-1.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. El Paso hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. However, it's not like Chapin struggles in that department as they've averaged .363. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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