Lovington hasn't had much luck against Goddard recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Wildcats will be playing at home against the Rockets at 5:00 p.m. This will be Lovington's first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Wildcats on Friday. Lovington took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Clovis.
Meanwhile, Goddard had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on Roswell with a sharp 11-1 victory on Friday. The Rockets' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last six games.
Lucien Betancur looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jaden Fuentes, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Brady Duer was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Goddard always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .643. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Roswell only posted an OBP of .364.
Goddard's win bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Lovington, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-7.
Lovington came up short against Goddard when the teams last played back in March, falling 9-4. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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