Italy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 10-7 to the Rio Vista Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Italy of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Rio Vista's part, Slate Campbell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Campbell has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Campbell was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anthony Zepeda, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Gavin Warlick was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Italy's loss dropped their record down to 6-14. As for Rio Vista, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-8.
While Italy had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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