The Pecos Eagles will head out on the road to take on the Fort Stockton Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Pecos is headed into the match having just suffered their closest loss since February 22nd on Thursday. They fell just short of Andrews by a score of 8-6. The defeat continues a trend for the Eagles in their meetings with the Mustangs: they've now lost three in a row.
Idrick Montano
| 03/20/25 vs Andrews | 3 |
| 03/07/25 vs Clint | 3 |
| 02/17/25 vs Alpine | 3 |
| 03/07/25 @ Coronado | 2 |
| 02/22/25 @ Montwood | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
Noah Bueno and Idrick Montano did some serious damage despite the final result: Bueno scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Montano scored a run while going 3-for-3. Pecos is 2-1 when Montano posts three or more hits, but 4-9 otherwise.
Even though they lost, Pecos was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .400 or higher in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Fort Stockton ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They blew past Monahans 11-3. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by six runs or more this season.
Rylan Nunez made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in February. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-5 with one triple and one run.
In other batting news, Gerry Diaz was excellent, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ayden H, who scored a run while going 3-for-6.
Pecos' loss dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Fort Stockton, their record is now 11-7.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pecos has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .479. However, it's not like Fort Stockton struggles in that department as they've averaged .463. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pecos might still be hurting after the 14-7 defeat they got from Fort Stockton when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can Pecos avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
