Duarte is 0-10 against Nogales since April of 2019 but things could change on Monday. The Falcons will be playing at home against the Nobles at 3:30 p.m.
Last Thursday, Duarte didn't have quite enough to beat Azusa and fell 7-5. The Falcons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Nogales never let their opponents score on Thursday. They walked away with a 4-0 win over Garey. That four run margin sets a new team best for the Nobles this season.
The result came thanks to Nathan Lopez's shutout, as he gave up just four hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Xavier Ortega was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of David Mora, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Duarte's defeat dropped their record down to 11-7. As for Nogales, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10.
Duarte suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Nogales in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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