JUNÍN, Argentina (Interstat) — Two struggling Liga A sides will meet Tuesday when Argentino de Junin hosts San Lorenzo at El Fortin de las Morochas.

San Lorenzo (13-18) enters with a clearer path to potential postseason positioning, while Argentino (6-22) is mired at the bottom of the standings, having lost its last five games. The home team’s most recent outing was a 100-74 road loss to Ferro Carril Oeste on April 5.

A primary focus for Argentino will be forward Lathaniel Bastian, who has been a consistent performer during the losing streak. Over his last five games, Bastian is averaging 12.2 points and 8.4 rebounds, including double-doubles against Obras Sanitarias and Sante Fe. He scored 16 points with eight rebounds in the loss to Ferro.

San Lorenzo looks to bounce back from an 83-77 home loss to Boca Juniors on April 4. Key contributors in that contest included guards Augusto Alonso and Facundo Rutemberg, along with forward Selem Safar. The team has shown sporadic momentum, with a notable 107-103 victory over Platense on March 18 among its recent results.

The previous head-to-head meeting this season was a lopsided affair, with San Lorenzo routing Argentino de Junin 88-52 in Buenos Aires last Dec. 8.

For Argentino, secondary scoring behind Bastian will be crucial. Martin Trelles Falcon erupted for 24 points against Ferro, and Dylan Smith added 18, providing a template for the supporting cast. San Lorenzo will aim to control the tempo and exploit its advantage in the standings.

The game tips off Tuesday night in Junín. San Lorenzo’s next game is a rematch with Boca Juniors on April 17. Argentino de Junin travels to face Gimnasia Indalo on April 17 before returning home to host Regatas Corrientes on April 19.