Valencia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 8-5 to the Los Lunas Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Valencia of the 13-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For Los Lunas' part, Matthew Castillo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five earned runs on 12 hits and racked up six Ks. Castillo has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Isaac Martinez was a standout: he scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jasiah Byers, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Valencia's loss dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Los Lunas, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 6-8 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valencia will take on Grants at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Los Lunas, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Miyamura at 5:30 p.m. Miyamura is coming into the contest with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Los Lunas will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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