Clayton is 0-3 against Estancia since March of 2017 but things could change on Saturday. The Yellowjackets will challenge the Bears at 1:00 p.m. Clayton has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Clayton is headed into Saturday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 17-4 to Raton.
Meanwhile, Estancia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took an 18-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of Pecos.
Michael Anaya was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over 4.2 innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Estancia: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 4-10 otherwise.
In other batting news, Justin Rubio and Joshua Villafuerte stepped up to the plate in a big way. Rubio went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Villafuerte got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Villafuerte is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last eight games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Matthew Montoya, who went 2-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
Estancia's defeat dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Clayton, their loss dropped their record down to 6-10.
Clayton might still be hurting after the 9-3 defeat they got from Estancia in their previous matchup back in March of 2022. Can the Yellowjackets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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