For the second straight game, Glendale will face off against Muir. The Nitros will square off against the Mustangs at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
Glendale took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Muir, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Nitros had just enough and edged out the Mustangs 7-6 on Tuesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Nitros as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
For Muir's part, Miguel Castillo was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits.
At the plate, Ezekiel Rodriguez and Conrad Hunziker stepped up to the plate in a big way. Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI, while Hunziker scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-4. Kahlil Rishwain also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Glendale's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-8 and their overall record up to 4-15. As for Muir, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-8.
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