Moreno Valley took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Hemet, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Vikings had just enough and edged out the Bulldogs 3-1. This was payback for the Vikings, who suffered a 6-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
A. Vasquez spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

C. Logan
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At the plate, the team relied heavily on C. Logan, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Moreno Valley is undefeated when Logan posts two or more runs, but 5-8 otherwise.
Moreno Valley's record now sits at 11-8. As for Hemet, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-11.
Moreno Valley will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Bulldogs: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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