Saddleback had lost six straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 3-13 to make it seven. They fell just short of the Godinez Fundamental Grizzlies by a score of 3-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Grizzlies this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 5-3 on Tuesday.
Saddleback got a good showing from Daniel Rios, who tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those zero hits allowed gave Rios a new career-low.
On the hitting side, Saddleback saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gabriel Lopez, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
As for Godinez Fundamental, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-10. That's two games straight that they have won by exactly two runs.
On Godinez Fundamental's side, Anthony Magallon was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave Magallon a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Coincidentally, Saddleback and Godinez Fundamental will both be playing Anaheim the next time they take the field. The Roadrunners will host the Colonists at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Grizzlies will host them at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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