Moon Valley extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 3-7. They came up short against the Cactus Cobras, falling 24-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cobras this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-11 two weeks ago.
As for Cactus, their record is now 8-4. The result was nothing new for the Cobras, who have now won five matchups by eight runs or more so far this season.
For Cactus' part, Degan Thomas made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Thomas has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Cactus got a massive performance out of Cristian Hawkins, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Another player making a difference was Eli Torres, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Coincidentally, Moon Valley and Cactus will both be playing Lakewood the next time they take the field. The Rockets will head out to face the Tigers at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Cobras will play them later in the day, at 4:00 p.m.
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