For the second straight game, Center Hill will face off against Saltillo. The Mustangs will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. The last three games Center Hill has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Center Hill fell victim to Saltillo and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Tigers by a score of 2-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Mustangs have suffered against the Tigers since March 30, 2021.
For Saltillo's part, the result came thanks to WILSON RODRIGUEZ's shutout, as he gave up just two hits and racked up six Ks. RODRIGUEZ has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Saltillo saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was DAWSON ARRIOLA, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
The victory was the 14th in a row for Saltillo, bringing their record up to 15-4. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for Center Hill, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season.
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