For the second straight game, Parkland will face off against Del Valle. The Matadors will welcome the Conquistadores at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Parkland has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 7.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Parkland's offense. They came up short against Del Valle on Wednesday, falling 11-0.
For Del Valle's part, ISAIAH GONZALEZ was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. GONZALEZ has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, DIEGO VILLALOBOS was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was BRYAN GARCIA, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Del Valle kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Del Valle has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.7 runs over those games. As for Parkland, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-13-1.
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