Glendale had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 4-16 to make it four. They lost 11-1 to the Muir Mustangs. The Nitros were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Mustangs earlier this season, when they won 7-6.
As for Muir, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-8 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by six runs or more this season.
For Muir's part, Conrad Hunziker 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 12 over five innings pitched. Hunziker also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Muir is 6-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 6-7 otherwise. Hunziker was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Muir got a massive performance out of Luca Cano, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Cano a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Donovan Williams, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Glendale will take on Bosco Tech at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Nitros' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 10 runs per game this season. As for Muir, they will challenge Lancaster at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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