The Raton Tigers will take on the Penasco Panthers in a tournament on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Raton saw some tournament action on Thursday. They lost 16-3 to Texico.
Raton saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Braylon Walton, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Penasco's offense. They came up short against West Las Vegas on Thursday, falling 12-0. The Panthers just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Raton's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Penasco, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
Penasco's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Raton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. It's a different story for Penasco, though, as they've only averaged .057. Will they be able to contain Raton's hitters?
Everything went Raton's way against Penasco when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as Raton made off with a 14-0 win. Will the Tigers repeat their success, or do the Panthers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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