The Lockney Longhorns will take on the Quanah Indians at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Lockney has given up an average of 9.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lockney is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Clarendon just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They came up short against the Broncos, falling 22-15.
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Adrian Jimenez and Dyllan Thiebaud did some serious damage despite the final result: Jimenez scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Thiebaud scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Thiebaud is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Haygen Lefevre was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Quanah was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of Wellington.
Xander Jackson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-2.
Lockney's loss dropped their record down to 9-5. As for Quanah, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-9.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lockney has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .489. However, it's not like Quanah struggles in that department as they've averaged .459. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lockney was able to grind out a solid victory over Quanah in their previous matchup two weeks ago, winning 11-7. Will the Longhorns repeat their success, or do the Indians have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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