For the second straight game, Jourdanton will face off against Hebbronville. The Indians/Squaws will welcome the Longhorns at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Jourdanton 2.9, Hebbronville 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Jourdanton heads in on the heels of a playoff game on Friday. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Hebbronville. The Indians/Squaws' defeat signaled the end of their 17-game winning streak.
For Hebbronville's part, Derek Ramirez made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ramirez has been consistent: he hasn't given up a single earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Ruben Rodriguez was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Hebbronville is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 13 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-11-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Jourdanton, their loss dropped their record down to 22-5-1.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Jourdanton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .343. However, it's not like Hebbronville struggles in that department as they've averaged .345. 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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