Texico hadn't done well against Loving recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Wolverines had just enough and edged out the Falcons 7-6. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Wolverines as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Elyjuh Ricketson
| 04/04/26 @ Jal | 6 |
| 04/28/26 vs Loving | 3 |
| 04/14/26 vs Jal | 3 |
| 04/21/26 vs Eunice | 1 |
| 04/11/26 @ Eunice | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
The team relied heavily on Elyjuh Ricketson, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI, one run, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Texico's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is undefeated (and 6-10 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Jesus Davalos, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.
Texico's win bumped their record up to 9-10. As for Loving, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 12-10.
Texico wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 6-4 defeat against Santa Rosa on the 30th. As for Loving, they will head out to square off against Jal at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Panthers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14 runs per game on average), something the Falcons will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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