Muir was the 9-2 winner over Glendale when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Mustangs fell just short of the Nitros by a score of 7-6 on Tuesday.
Miguel Castillo was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits.
At the plate, Ezekiel Rodriguez and Conrad Hunziker did some serious damage despite the final result: Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI, while Hunziker scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-4. Kahlil Rishwain also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Muir's loss dropped their record down to 11-8. As for Glendale, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-15 record.
While Muir 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 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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