Olton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Muleshoe Mules.
Paytn Jimenez
| 02/21/26 @ Muleshoe | 2 |
| 02/19/26 vs Sundown | 3 |
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Olton saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Paytn Jimenez, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Jimenez is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Another was Callen Burns, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Olton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Muleshoe, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Olton will head out to take on Friona at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Muleshoe, they will venture away from home to challenge Brownfield at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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