DeSoto extended their losing streak to ten on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 3-15 in the process. They lost 10-0 to the Lancaster Tigers. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2021.
DeSoto got a good showing from Kaleb Thompkins, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Those zero earned runs gave Thompkins a new career-low.
On the hitting side, DeSoto saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Asa Lewis, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
As for Lancaster, their win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-13. They not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 7th (when they won 10-0).
On Lancaster's side, Leo Leiva made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. Leiva has become a key player for Lancaster: the team is undefeated when he posts at least eight strikeouts, but 9-13 otherwise. Leiva was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Nathan Ortega was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Jason Gardner was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
While DeSoto 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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