Texico is 9-1 against Pecos since June of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Texico Wolverines will look to defend their home field against the Pecos Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Monday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Texico had to settle for a 6-5 loss against Eunice. Texico has struggled against Eunice recently, as their match on Monday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Hunter Bowman made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Edgar Mendoza, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Texico was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Eunice only posted a batting average of .174.
Pecos lost 15-6 to Santa Rosa on Tuesday.
Jonah Villanueva made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Texico's defeat dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Pecos, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-11 record this season.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Texico has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .544. However, it's not like Pecos struggles in that department as they've averaged .470. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Texico took their win against Pecos in their previous matchup two weeks ago by a conclusive 17-3. Does Texico have another victory up their sleeve, or will Pecos turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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