For the second straight game, DeSoto will face off against Lancaster. The Eagles are taking a road trip to challenge the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. DeSoto's hitters haven't had much luck over their past eight matches, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for DeSoto's offense. They lost 10-0 to Lancaster on Tuesday.
For Lancaster's part, Leo Leiva was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. Leiva has become a key player for Lancaster: the team is undefeated when he posts at least eight strikeouts, but 9-13 otherwise. Leiva was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nathan Ortega, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Ivan Diaz also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Lancaster kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as DeSoto only managed two hits.
Lancaster's victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-13. As for DeSoto, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-15.
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