Roosevelt hasn't had much luck against Muleshoe recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Mules at 12:00 p.m. Roosevelt has given up an average of 11 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Roosevelt is headed into Saturday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game two weeks ago. They lost 14-0 to Littlefield.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last game, Muleshoe made sure to put some runs up on the board against Friona on Monday. The Mules were the clear victors by a 14-3 margin over the Chieftans. The result was nothing new for the Mules, who have now won six contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Jake Villanueva made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. Muleshoe is undefeated when Villanueva posts two or more runs, but 5-9 otherwise.
In other batting news, Donovan Moreno and Nehemiah Sanchez did most of the damage at the plate: Moreno went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base, while Sanchez went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs Sanchez has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryan Dominguez, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Roosevelt's defeat dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Muleshoe, the win got them back to even at 9-9.
Roosevelt might still be hurting after the 12-3 loss they got from Muleshoe in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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