Hoover extended their losing streak to nine on Friday, dropping their season record down to 6-20 in the process. They lost 10-2 to the Glendale Nitros. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Nitros this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 4-3 on Tuesday.
Hoover saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jordan Mahler, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
As for Glendale, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-19. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Glendale's side, Joseph Tapia was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. What's more, Tapia posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Shaun Rea was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Dante Vasquez, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Hoover does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Glendale, they have already played their next matchup, a 13-3 defeat against Riverside Prep on the 5th.
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