United is 1-9 against Eagle Pass since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The United Longhorns will face off against the Eagle Pass Eagles at 7:00 p.m. United has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
United came up short against Medina Valley on Tuesday, falling 16-4.
United saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tatiana Mejia, who went 1-for-4 with one triple and two RBI. That triple marked the first that Mejia hit this season. Another was Regina Rodriguez, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Eagle Pass never let their opponents score on Tuesday. They blew past Alexander 7-0. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by six runs or more this season.
Mia Silva was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Krysta Ruiz, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Eagle Pass was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .312 or higher in eight consecutive games.
United's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13-1. As for Eagle Pass, their record now sits at 9-1.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. United hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. However, it's not like Eagle Pass struggles in that department as they've averaged .484. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
United came up short against Eagle Pass when the teams last played back in April of 2024, falling 5-0. Can United avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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