Mora dropped their record down to 9-10 on Thursday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the McCurdy Bobcats, falling 20-1. The Rangers/Rangerettes were red-hot at the plate heading into the match (they scored no less than ten runs in the five games prior), but the Bobcats' pitchers proved too tough.
As for McCurdy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 17 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-5 record this season. Considering they have won 15 matchups by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For McCurdy's part, Carlos Garcia made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Garcia has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and three RBI. Those three doubles gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Celestino Salazar-Archuleta was incredible, going 4-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. He is becoming a predictor of McCurdy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 15-1 (and 3-4 when he doesn't). Ryan Valdez was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
While Mora had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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