Luling had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs 8-7. For Luling, this counts as revenge for the 7-2 loss Nixon-Smiley walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Kade Samuelson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Samuelson has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks every time he's pitched this season. Samuelson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Christian Reyes and Gabriel Reyna did most of the damage at the plate: Reyes scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Reyna scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Juan Amaro was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Luling's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-11. As for Nixon-Smiley, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost 11 of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-13-2 record this season.
Luling will head out on the road to challenge Cole at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Cole is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Nixon-Smiley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Great Hearts Northern Oaks at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Great Hearts Northern Oaks is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Nixon-Smiley will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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