Nogales and Santa Monica squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Nogales had to settle for second. They fell 5-0 to the Santa Monica Vikings. Considering the last time Nogales couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
For Santa Monica's part, Nogales' batters probably weren't too happy with Jackson Klein, who pitched a no hitter and racked up eight Ks (he gave up no walks). Klein has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Spencer Levin and Bobby Munoz did most of the damage at the plate: Levin scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Munoz scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Nogales dropped their record down to 10-12 with that loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Santa Monica, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 18-7.
Nogales does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Santa Monica, they will be playing at home against Ganesha at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ganesha will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Santa Monica surely won't give up without a fight.
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