Antioch extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 8-16 in the process. They lost 12-5 to the Pittsburg Pirates. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Pirates this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-0 on Tuesday.
Zack Gregson was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI.
As for Pittsburg, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 19-5. Considering they have won nine contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Pittsburg's side, Santino Valle made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Valle has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in 11 consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one double.
In other pitching news, Desmond Toomer looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Pittsburg got a massive performance out of J'Marion Bella, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI Bella has posted since back in March. Aaron Del Real was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
As of now, neither Antioch nor Pittsburg have any future games scheduled.
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