Gonzales hasn't had much luck against Navarro recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Apaches will take on the Panthers at 2:00 p.m. The matchup will give Gonzales their first taste of in-conference action this season.
Gonzales came up short against Giddings on Tuesday, falling 17-4.
Nathan Castillo was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Navarro entered their tilt with MacArthur on Friday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They walked away with a 4-1 win over the Brahmas.
Navarro saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Noah Rosas, who went 2-for-3 with one run. Drew Mundine was another, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Navarro's victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Gonzales, their loss dropped their record down to 8-8.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Gonzales has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Navarro struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Gonzales couldn't quite get it done against Navarro in their previous matchup back in March of 2025 as they fell 32-27. Can the Apaches avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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