Jal was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 12-2 to the Eunice Cardinals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Jal of the 17-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Saturday.
Jal saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sebastian Arroyo, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Eunice's side, Billy Blevins was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Blevins was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Braelon Jeter, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a triple, and a run. Tyson Coy was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Jal's defeat dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Eunice, they pushed their record up to 9-10 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jal will take on Varsity Opponent at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Eunice, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome Loving, where first pitch is scheduled at 11:00 a.m. Loving will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Eunice surely won't give up without a fight.
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