The Hanks Knights will head out on the road to take on the Ysleta Indians at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Hanks: 2.5, Ysleta: 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Hanks can now show off ten landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 15-0 margin over Parkland. The win made it back-to-back victories for Hanks.
Ryan McFarland was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. McFarland was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Hanks got a massive performance out of Nathen Serrano, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Max Meraz, who went 4-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Friday Ysleta sidestepped Del Valle for a 6-4 win.
Like Hanks, Ysleta also got a great game from a two-way player: Evan Martinez. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Martinez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Jesus Lozano was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Brayan Casas was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Hanks' record now sits at 17-4. As for Ysleta, their victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-4.
Monday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Hanks hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .406. However, it's not like Ysleta struggles in that department as they've averaged .336. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hanks came up short against Ysleta in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, falling 9-5. Can Hanks avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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