Sam Houston hasn't had much luck against Arlington recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. Sam Houston will host Arlington at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with 11 losses in a row, Sam Houston turned things around against Bowie on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Volunteers a 7-0 shutout. That looming 7-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Texans yet this season.
Meanwhile, Arlington was not the first on the board last Friday, but they got there more often. They came out on top against South Grand Prairie by a score of 10-5. Arlington's victory was all the more impressive since the Warriors were averaging only 3.25 runs allowed on the season.
The team relied heavily on Danny Bustamante, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lunden Prater, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
Bustamante wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Arlington kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's a new trend for Arlington: they were averaging 4.8 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 contests they've averaged 9.2.
Sam Houston's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 6-13. As for Arlington, their victory bumped their record up to 7-10.
Sam Houston couldn't quite get it done against Arlington in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 4-0. Will Sam Houston have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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