Buena was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 5-1 to the Moorpark Musketeers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Buena of the 11-9 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.
Buena saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mason Trigo, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Moorpark's side, Derek Nickels made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Nickels has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Nickels was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Danny Lopez looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Buena's loss dropped their record down to 2-16. As for Moorpark, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-10-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Buena will face off against Pacifica at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Moorpark, they will head out on the road to take on Royal at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Royal will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Moorpark surely won't give up without a fight.
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