Clayton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 24-3 walloping at the hands of the Santa Rosa Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Clayton of the 18-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
Jonoven Hildago made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Jerry Archuleta was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Santa Rosa's side, Joshua Cordova was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Cordova has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Cordova was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Jykub Gage was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Josiah Barela, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Clayton's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Santa Rosa, the win (which was their 16th in a row) raised their record to 16-1.
Clayton will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Pecos, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Pecos is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.4 runs per game this season. As for Santa Rosa, they will head out on the road to square off against Texico at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Santa Rosa is looking to tack on another W to their 12-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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