Muleshoe extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 8-12. They lost 12-1 to the Slaton Tigers. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since February 12, 2019, but that streak is no more.
As for Slaton, their victory bumped their record up to 6-8. Considering they have won five contests by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Slaton's part, Kenon Diaz was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Tabor Vergara, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Muleshoe will face off against rival Dimmitt at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Slaton is set to challenge their familiar foe Roosevelt at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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