Matanzas was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against the Menendez Falcons, falling 9-3. That's two games in a row now that the Pirates have lost by exactly six runs.
Alonso Quintana and Wiley Connor stepped up to the plate in a big way. Quintana scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Connor got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases. Quintana also put up a stolen base, which was his first of the season. Dylan Vanderbur was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Matanzas' defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Menendez, their record is now 2-3.
Coming up, Matanzas will take on Pine Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Menendez, they are headed away from home for the first time to take on Beachside at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Someone's luck will take a turn for the better: Beachside has lost three straight at home , while Menendez has lost five on the road (dating back to last season).
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