For the second straight game, Cigarroa will face off against Martin. The Toros will challenge the Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Cigarroa has given up an average of 9.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cigarroa came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 13-3 to Martin. The loss continues a trend for the Toros in their meetings with the Tigers: they've now lost six in a row.
For Martin's part, Brandon Arteaga was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Arteaga has become a key player for Martin: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 4-6-1 otherwise. Arteaga was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Alejandro Labra and Omar Garza did most of the damage at the plate: Labra went 2-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Garza went 4-for-5 with three RBI and two runs. Martin is 3-1 when Garza posts two or more runs, but 3-6-1 otherwise. Carlos Cuellar also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Martin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.3 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 9.4.
Cigarroa's defeat dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Martin, their record is now 6-7-1.
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