The Lockney Longhorns will head out to challenge the Quanah Indians at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lockney has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lockney is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Clarendon just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They came up short against the Broncos, falling 20-12.
Darrin Jimenez was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Tucker Southard also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, Quanah was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 7-3 to Wellington.
Quanah saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Prather Parr, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base. Parr is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
Quanah's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Lockney, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-3.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lockney has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .480. However, it's not like Quanah struggles in that department as they've averaged .451. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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