Deer Valley had lost five straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-14 to make it six. They lost 20-0 to the Pittsburg Pirates. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Pirates this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-0 on Tuesday.
As for Pittsburg, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 17-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by six runs or more this season.
For Pittsburg's part, Ty Thompson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Thompson has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in March.
In other pitching news, Desmond Toomer looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Diego Deluna was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Paul Salazar, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Deer Valley will challenge rival Freedom at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Pittsburg is set to face off against their familiar foe Antioch at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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