The Navarro Panthers will head out on the road to take on the Pleasanton Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Navarro is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Navarro is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Goliad just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell 8-3 to the Tigers.
Tyler Riske made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run. Another player making a difference was Emerson Elder, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Pleasanton and La Vernia, and La Vernia kept the tradition alive. The Eagles lost 12-5 to the Bears on Monday.
Pleasanton saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mason Bazan, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one double.
Navarro's defeat dropped their record down to 21-7. As for Pleasanton, their loss dropped their record down to 18-10-3.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Navarro has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .461. However, it's not like Pleasanton struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Navarro might still be hurting after the 14-6 defeat they got from Pleasanton in their previous meeting back in March of 2022. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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