Laredo LBJ had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 14-15 to make it four. They came up short against the United South Panthers, falling 10-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 2-0 on Monday.
Laredo LBJ got a good showing from Roel Espinoza, who pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Furthermore, Espinoza didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in March.
At the plate, Enrique Loyola was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run. That home run was his first of the season.
As for United South, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 13 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-9 record this season. Considering they have won ten matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On United South's side, Martin Lopez and Roman Martinez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Lopez tossed 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Meanwhile, Martinez tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Lopez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Lopez went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run, while Martinez went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs Martinez has posted since back in March.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Luis Gonzalez, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February.
As of now, neither Laredo LBJ nor United South have any future games scheduled.
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