Texico is 2-8 against Santa Rosa since April of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Texico Wolverines will challenge the Santa Rosa Lions at 6:30 p.m. The last three games Texico has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Texico is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 13-12 victory over Pecos.
Edgar Mendoza was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. He continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Hunter Bowman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Santa Rosa put the finishing touches on their 16th blowout victory of the season last Thursday. They put the hurt on McCurdy with a sharp 13-3 win. The victory was familiar territory for Santa Rosa who now have four in a row.
Josiah Barela spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits.
At the plate, Santa Rosa let David Chavez and Daniel Zamora loose on the outfield. Chavez scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Zamora scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Landyn Zamora was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Texico's win bumped their record up to 9-12. As for Santa Rosa, they pushed their record up to 21-2 with that victory, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Texico has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .545. However, it's not like Santa Rosa struggles in that department as they've averaged .489. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Texico beat Santa Rosa 15-11 in their previous matchup back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for Texico since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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