The Quanah Indians will venture away from home to challenge the Lockney Longhorns at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Quanah has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 7.
On Tuesday, Quanah didn't have quite enough to beat Wellington and fell 2-1.
Xander Jackson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Lockney's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They lost 22-15 to Clarendon.
Adrian Jimenez and Dyllan Thiebaud did some serious damage despite the final result: Jimenez scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Thiebaud scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Thiebaud is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Haygen Lefevre also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Lockney's loss dropped their record down to 9-5. As for Quanah, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-9.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Quanah has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .459. However, it's not like Lockney struggles in that department as they've averaged .489. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Quanah couldn't quite get it done against Lockney in their previous matchup two weeks ago as they fell 11-7. Can the Indians avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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