Garey extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 4-12 in the process. They lost 14-4 to the Azusa Aztecs. The Vikings were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Aztecs earlier this season, when they won 8-7.
Jacob Loza was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Daniel Quintanar also deserves some recognition as he scored his first runs of the season.
As for Azusa, they pushed their record up to 7-8 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games.
On Azusa's side, Anthony Quezada was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Quezada has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jeran Ofalla, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Adrian Pena, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Garey will welcome Duarte at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Azusa, they will be playing at home against Baldwin Park at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Braves will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Aztecs surely won't give up without a fight.
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