Mesa had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-5 to make it six. They lost 11-2 to the Valley Vista Monsoon. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Jackrabbits couldn't push the score so high this time.
Mesa saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rusty Goodman, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. That double was Goodman's first of the season. Osmar Hurtado Lora was another, going 2-for-4 with one triple.
As for Valley Vista, their record is now 2-4. The win continues a trend for them in their matchups with Mesa: they've now won four in a row.
On Valley Vista's side, Alex Pierog looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Pierog has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Valley Vista let Chris Hewes and Troy Morales run wild. Hewes went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Morales got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Those three runs gave Morales a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kaden Rockey, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Coming up, Mesa will be playing at home against Highland at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. The Jackrabbits' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 11.2 runs per game this season. As for Valley Vista, they are taking a road trip to take on Chandler at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. The Monsoon's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolves have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season.
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