Nixon has won five straight games at home, while Palmview has won five straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Tuesday. The Mustangs will host the Lobos at 6:00 p.m. Nixon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
Saturday just wasn't the day for Nixon's offense. They came up short against Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial on Saturday, falling 8-0. The Mustangs' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, Palmview sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over Veterans Memorial on Saturday.
The team relied heavily on Jordan Reyes, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two runs. Jenessa Cortinas was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Palmview was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .455. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Veterans Memorial only posted a batting average of .286.
Nixon's loss dropped their record down to 10-4. As for Palmview, their victory bumped their record up to 9-1-1.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Nixon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .491. However, it's not like Palmview struggles in that department as they've averaged .521. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Nixon came out on top in a nail-biter against Palmview in their previous matchup back in March of 2025, sneaking past 4-3. Will the Mustangs repeat their success, or do the Lobos have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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