For the second straight game, Coronado will face off against Caprock. The Mustangs will venture away from home to face off against the Longhorns at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Coronado is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Coronado will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Friday, then bounced right back against Caprock on Saturday. The Mustangs put the hurt on the Longhorns with a sharp 11-3 win. The victory continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Longhorns: they've now won six in a row.
Coronado got a great performance from Cooper Shields as he pitched six innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits.
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On the hitting side, Justin Lara was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Zac Long was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run.
Coronado hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in seven consecutive matchups.
Coronado's win bumped their record up to 16-11. As for Caprock, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 15 of their last 16 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-20 record this season.
Caprock's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Coronado has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.7 hits per game. It's a different story for Caprock, though, as they've been averaging 8.7 hits. Given Coronado's sizable advantage in that area, the Longhorns will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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