After two games on the road, Jefferson is heading back home. They will take on the Burges Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
On Monday, Jefferson came up short against Canutillo and fell 6-2. Jefferson has not had much luck with Canutillo recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Jefferson saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ricardo Osuna, who went 1-for-1 with a stolen base and an RBI. Osuna is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
Even though they lost, Jefferson hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Canutillo struck out seven times.
Meanwhile, Burges put the finishing touches on their 11th blowout victory of the season on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over Andress. The win made it back-to-back victories for Burges.
The team relied heavily on Mark Rodriguez, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Saeed De Lara was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
Jefferson's loss dropped their record down to 12-12. As for Burges, their win bumped their record up to 15-9-2.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jefferson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .437. However, it's not like Burges struggles in that department as they've averaged .434. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jefferson might still be hurting after the 13-3 defeat they got from Burges in their previous matchup on April 8th. Will Jefferson have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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