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Stanton made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Menendez, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Blue Devils put the hurt on the Falcons with a sharp 12-2 win on Wednesday. Considering the Blue Devils have won eight contests by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Gio Cruz made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk). Stanton is undefeated when Cruz posts eight or more strikeouts, but 8-11 otherwise. Cruz was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 5-for-5. Those five hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jose Figueroa was incredible, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. He has become a key player for Stanton: the team is 6-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 5-10 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Jhai Mosley, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Stanton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Stanton's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-11. As for Menendez, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-13.
Looking ahead, Stanton will take on Middleburg at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Menendez, they will face off against Episcopal School of Jacksonville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Falcons surely won't give up without a fight.
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