It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Moreno Valley had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They walked away with a 9-6 victory over the Lakewood Lancers. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Vikings.
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A. Vasquez looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Moreno Valley got a massive performance out of JJ Vazquez, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Vazquez 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. E. Zendejas was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
Moreno Valley hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in three consecutive games.
Moreno Valley's win bumped their record up to 18-10. As for Lakewood, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-17.
Looking ahead, Moreno Valley will challenge Camarillo at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Scorpions will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight. Lakewood does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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