The Jal Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Texico Wolverines at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Jal was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They suffered a rough 12-2 defeat at the hands of Non Varsity Opponent.
Jal saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Adam Juarez, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Texico fell victim to a tough 22-4 loss at the hands of Portales on Tuesday. Texico has struggled against Portales recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Jal's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Texico, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jal has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .472. However, it's not like Texico struggles in that department as they've averaged .488. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jal suffered a grim 15-9 defeat to Texico when the teams last played back in March. Will Jal have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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