Mingus made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Moon Valley, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Marauders put the hurt on the Rockets with a sharp 8-1 victory on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Marauders as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Zaiden Ballesteros spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.

Xzayvier Buckner
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At the plate, the team relied heavily on Xzayvier Buckner, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He has become a key player for Mingus: the team is 5-2 when he posts at least two runs, but 0-11-1 otherwise. Derrick Alvarez was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Mingus' victory bumped their record up to 5-13-1. As for Moon Valley, their defeat was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mingus will head out to challenge Mohave at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Moon Valley, they will venture away from home to square off against Greenway at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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