La Joya has been on the road for five straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Weslaco Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (La Joya: 3.1, Weslaco: 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
La Joya heads in on the heels of a playoff game on Thursday. They fell just short of Weslaco by a score of 6-4.
For Weslaco's part, Diego Castillo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on six hits. Castillo has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Stone Gomez was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Julien Casares was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
La Joya's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 21-15-1. As for Weslaco, they pushed their record up to 26-9-1 with that victory, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. La Joya has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like Weslaco struggles in that department as they've averaged .446. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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