Clayton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 16-1 loss at the hands of the Texico Wolverines. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Clayton of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Clayton saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Daniel Manquero, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
On Texico's side, Easton Cooper made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Cooper was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Kyle Gonser was a standout: he went 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Erik Davalos was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Clayton's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Texico, their win bumped their record up to 4-6.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Santa Rosa the next time they take the field. Texico will head out to face Santa Rosa at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Clayton will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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