The Martin Warriors will head out on the road to take on the Arlington Colts at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Martin's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Arlington's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Martin turned things around against Lake Ridge on Saturday. They never let the Eagles get on the board and left with a 5-0 victory.
Meanwhile, Arlington got the win against Grand Prairie on Thursday by a conclusive 8-0. The win continues a trend for the Colts in their matchups with the Gophers: they've now won nine in a row.
Abraham Alvarado and Mason Hensley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Alvarado didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over 4.2 innings pitched. Meanwhile, Hensley pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. At bat, Alvarado went 1-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run, while Hensley went 1-for-3 with one home run and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jeremiah Taylor, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March. Lunden Prater was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs.
Martin's record now sits at 9-15-1. As for Arlington, their record is now 15-11.
Martin was able to grind out a solid victory over Arlington in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, winning 4-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Warriors since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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