The matchup between Horizon and Americas on Wednesday hardly resembled the 2-1 effort from their previous meeting. The Scorpions took a 15-11 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Trail Blazers. The Scorpions haven't had much luck with the Trail Blazers recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
JONATHAN BENITEZ put in work no matter where he played. He tossed two innings 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. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, CESAR AGUERO was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was AXEL CARDIEL, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Horizon's loss dropped their record down to 14-10. As for Americas, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-6-1 record this season.
While Horizon had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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