Jal hasn't had much luck against Eunice recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Panthers will host the Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. Jal has given up an average of 13.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Jal is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game on Saturday. They took a 15-11 hit to the loss column at the hands of Texico. That's two games in a row now that the Panthers have lost by exactly four runs.
Javier Santillan made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all five of his plate appearances with five stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Cristian Diaz, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Eunice entered their tilt with Loving on Saturday with six consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with seven. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against the Falcons. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cardinals have posted since April 8th.
Fernando Serna spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jose Calvillo was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
Eunice pushed their record up to 16-4 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Jal, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-15.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Jal hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .340. However, it's not like Eunice struggles in that department as they've averaged .344. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jal might still be hurting after the 17-1 loss they got from Eunice when the teams last played last Saturday. Will the Panthers 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.
