Abernathy extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-3. They lost 8-2 to the Roosevelt Eagles. The Antelopes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
As for Roosevelt, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-0-1. That looming 8-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Roosevelt's part, Uriel Rivero was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Rivero was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one double and one RBI. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caleb Daniel, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with seven stolen bases and three runs. Another player making a difference was Jaden Zuniga, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
Looking ahead, Abernathy will venture away from home to take on Dimmitt at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Antelopes' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bobcats have averaged an impressive 10.8 runs per game this season. As for Roosevelt, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-2 victory against Coahoma on the 21st.
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