For the second straight game, Garey will face off against Duarte. The Vikings are taking a road trip to take on the Falcons at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
On Tuesday, Garey needed a bit of extra time to put away Duarte. They skirted past the Falcons 3-2. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Vikings as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Jacob Loza made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off nine hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one run.
Garey was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .382. The last time their batting average was this high was was before the start of last season.
Duarte has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-10 record this season. As for Garey, their win bumped their record up to 5-12.
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