The Lubbock T Titans will head out to face off against the Crosbyton Chiefs at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Lubbock T comes in still looking for their first win of the season.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Lubbock T's offense. They came up short against Midland Classical Academy on Tuesday, falling 10-0. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Titans haven't been shut out since back in February.
Crosbyton came out on top against Petersburg on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run second inning. The Chiefs blew past the Buffaloes 10-4. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Chiefs' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Miah Marquez spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Nolan Salazar, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Crosbyton's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 1-9 when he doesn't). Michael Reyes was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Lubbock T's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Crosbyton, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-10.
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