For the second straight game, Weslaco East will face off against Rowe. The Wildcats will take on the Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Weslaco East 2.6, Rowe 2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Weslaco East heads in on the heels of a playoff match on Thursday. They fell just short of Rowe by a score of 2-0. The Wildcats' loss signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.
For Rowe's part, the result came thanks to Javier Garcia's shutout, as he gave up just a hit and racked up 13 Ks. Garcia has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in 11 consecutive appearances.
Rowe has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 18 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-8 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Weslaco East, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-6.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Weslaco East has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .480. However, it's not like Rowe struggles in that department as they've averaged .447. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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