Tornillo extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 1-19. They lost 11-0 to the Anthony Wildcats. The Coyotes were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wildcats earlier this season, when they won 5-4.
As for Anthony, with the win, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 6-15. The contest marked their most dominant victory of the season.
For Anthony's part, Austin Hernandez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Hernandez also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Anthony is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-14 otherwise. Hernandez was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in January.
In other batting news, Anthony got a massive performance out of Abel Jimenez, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Those two RBI gave Jimenez a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Alfonso Cisneros, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Tornillo is set to face off against their familiar foe Presidio at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Anthony will take on rival Kermit at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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