The Burges Mustangs will face off against the Ysleta Indians at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Burges' hitters has struggled lately (they haven't scored a run in three consecutive games), something the team is no doubt ready to change.
Burges fell victim to Socorro and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 11-0 to the Bulldogs.
Burges saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Yoselin Chavira, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Ysleta came up short against Mayfield on Tuesday, falling 22-1. The Indians have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Burges' loss dropped their record down to 9-12. As for Ysleta, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-9-1.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Burges has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .487. However, it's not like Ysleta struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Burges suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Ysleta in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Can Burges avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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