Mules
| 03/14/26 vs Littlefield | 6 |
| 03/10/26 @ Roosevelt | 5 |
| 03/03/26 @ Sundown | 12 |
| 02/27/26 @ Denver City | 0 |
| 02/27/26 vs Lamesa | 12 |
| + 7 more games |
The Muleshoe Mules will head out to square off against the Slaton Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Muleshoe is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Muleshoe fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Littlefield on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 7-6. It was the first time this season that the Mules let down their fans at home.
Johnny Hernandez made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jake Villanueva, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with two runs.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Slaton faced off against Idalou on Saturday. The Tigers never let the Wildcats get on the board and left with a 4-0 victory. The game was the first time the Tigers have beaten the Wildcats on their field since March 30, 2021.
Slaton's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Derek Barrera, who went 3-for-4 with one run.
Muleshoe suffered their first home loss, dropping their record down to 7-5. As for Slaton, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Muleshoe hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .389. However, it's not like Slaton struggles in that department as they've averaged .314. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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