Nixon extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 15-11. They lost 12-2 to the Palmview Lobos. That's two games in a row now that the Mustangs have lost by exactly ten runs.
Nixon saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mia Salinas, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
As for Palmview, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 17-2-1. The result was nothing new for the Lobos, who have now won 13 contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
On Palmview's side, Jordan Reyes and Maria Teresa Ramirez were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Reyes pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Ramirez pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Reyes has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. At bat, Reyes went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI, while Ramirez went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Ramirez a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Yailyn Trevino, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Alynna Gonzalez, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nixon will welcome United South at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Palmview, they will be playing at home against Rio Grande City at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Lobos 1.7, the Rattlers 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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