Edcouch-Elsa extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 4-9. They came up short against the Rivera Raiders, falling 12-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Raiders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 2-1 on Tuesday.
As for Rivera, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-4-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Rivera's part, Gilbert Cantu made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Cantu was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI. That double was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Andres Rocha was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. Nick Lozano was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Edcouch-Elsa is set to face off against their familiar foe Pace at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Rivera will take on rival Lopez at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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