Kermit is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Tornillo a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Kermit Yellow Jackets will face off against the Tornillo Coyotes at 1:00 p.m. Tornillo took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Kermit, who comes in off a win.
Last Tuesday, Kermit needed a bit of extra time to put away Fort Stockton. They skirted past the Panthers 5-4. The win was some much needed relief for the Yellow Jackets as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Aliha Saenz spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Isabella Urquidi was a standout: she went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Mary Valenzuela, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run.
Young Women's STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy hit Tornillo with a six-run fifth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Coyotes lost 13-3 to the Warriors.
Kermit's victory bumped their record up to 3-11-1. As for Tornillo, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-9.
Kermit got the 'W' when the teams last played back in March of 2025 against Tornillo by a conclusive 15-2 score. Will the Yellow Jackets repeat their success, or do the Coyotes have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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