Las Cruces is 9-1 against Gadsden since March of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Las Cruces Bulldawgs will head out on the road to challenge the Gadsden Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Las Cruces is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road.
Las Cruces blew Gadsden out of the water the last time the pair played, but on TuesdayGadsden got their revenge. Las Cruces fell just short of Gadsden by a score of 9-7.
Lucas Hernandez was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Hernandez has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Hernandez was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Ryan Padilla stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he went 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Zakye Hawkins, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Las Cruces was hitting in the corners and finished the game with three triples. That's the most triples they've managed all season.
Las Cruces' defeat dropped their record down to 11-4. As for Gadsden, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-10.
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