For the second straight game, Lubbock will face off against Monterey. Lubbock will welcome Monterey at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lubbock is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Lubbock will bounce into Friday's contest after beating Monterey, who they had gone 0-9 against in their nine prior meetings. Lubbock walked away with a 6-1 win over Monterey on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Westerners.
Ivan Rodriguez tossed a big game, tossing 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Aiden Herrera, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Lubbock's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-6-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Monterey, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-17-1 record this season.
Monterey's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Lubbock has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. It's a different story for Monterey, though, as they've only averaged .349. Will they be able to contain Lubbock's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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