Valencia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 16-1 defeat at the hands of the Las Cruces Bulldawgs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Valencia of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2016.
For Las Cruces' part, Zakye Hawkins was a standout: he scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ryan Padilla, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
Valencia's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Las Cruces, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
Valencia didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 14-1 victory vs. Miyamura on the 15th. Las Cruces has also already played their next game, a 4-2 win against Farmington on the 15th.
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