Moorpark's game on Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They walked away with a 5-1 win over the Buena Bulldogs. That's more bragging rights for Moorpark, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Derek Nickels made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Nickels has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Nickels was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Danny Lopez looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Nickels wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Carson Cerny, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
On Buena's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mason Trigo, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Moorpark's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-10-1. As for Buena, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-16 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Moorpark is on the road again on Wednesday to play Royal at 3:30 p.m. Royal is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season. As for Buena, they will head out on the road to take on Pacifica at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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