Buena was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Desert View Jaguars by a score of 4-2. Buena was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Desert View apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played two weeks ago.
Buena got a good showing from Michael Quinones, who pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Quinones has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Buena saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nathan Whitworth, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
On Desert View's side, Emilio Lizarraga spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Orlando Pinedo, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Buena's loss dropped their record down to 11-14. As for Desert View, they now have a winning record of 13-12.
Buena will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Cienega at 4:00 p.m. Buena is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Desert View, they will head out on the road to square off against Nogales at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Nogales will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Desert View surely won't give up without a fight.
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