The Muleshoe Mules will head out to face off against the Dimmitt Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Muleshoe has given up an average of 9.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Slaton hit Muleshoe with a six-run fourth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Mules came up short against the Tigers, falling 12-1. The Mules haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Dimmitt came out on top against Idalou on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run second inning. The Bobcats were the clear victors by an 8-2 margin over the Wildcats. Considering the Bobcats have won eight matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Angel Esqueda, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Esqueda wasn't the only one making solid contact: Dimmitt kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in February.
Muleshoe's defeat dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Dimmitt, their record is now 14-6.
Muleshoe suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Dimmitt in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Mules avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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