DeSoto extended their losing streak to 11 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 3-16 in the process. They lost 9-0 to the Lancaster Tigers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 on Tuesday.
As for Lancaster, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-13 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games.
For Lancaster's part, Derrick Chatman II made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Chatman II also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Lancaster is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 11-12 otherwise. Chatman II was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Leo Leiva was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Anthony Jimenez, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
As of now, neither DeSoto nor Lancaster have any future games scheduled.
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