Lanier hasn't had much luck against Jefferson recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Voks will take on the Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. Lanier has given up an average of 13.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lanier is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game last Friday. They came up short against Seguin, falling 18-0.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Jefferson brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They put the hurt on Sam Houston with a sharp 15-2 win on Friday. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by eight runs or more this season.
Santiago Navarro was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Navarro was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one double. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Aiden Urdiales was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. He is becoming a predictor of Jefferson's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 6-11 when he doesn't). Stephen Salazar was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Jefferson always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .812. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Lanier's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10-1. As for Jefferson, with the victory, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 10-11.
Lanier suffered a grim 13-2 defeat to Jefferson in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Voks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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