For the second straight game, Copper Canyon will face off against La Joya Community. The Aztecs will host the Fighting Lobos at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Copper Canyon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Copper Canyon came up short against La Joya Community and fell 7-4. The Aztecs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For La Joya Community's part, Dominik Garcia made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, Garcia posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, La Joya Community let Efren Bolanos and Gavino Bustamante run wild. Bolanos scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Bustamante scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Bolanos also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
La Joya Community always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .517 or higher in five consecutive games.
La Joya Community has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average over those games. As for Copper Canyon, their loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 6-1 and their overall record down to 9-6-1.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Copper Canyon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .504. However, it's not like La Joya Community struggles in that department as they've averaged .532. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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