Somerset is 1-8-1 against Medina Valley since March of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will host the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Somerset managed to slip by Devine the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Bulldogs lost 12-5 to the Warhorses on Thursday. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Somerset saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nathan Flores, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another was Blake Menchaca, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Medina Valley unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Thursday. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Del Rio.
Medina Valley also got a good showing from Justin Mayen, who tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Mayen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Somerset's loss dropped their record down to 13-15. As for Medina Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-10.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Somerset has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Medina Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Somerset might still be hurting after the 9-3 loss they got from Medina Valley in their previous meeting back in February of 2023. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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