The Phoenix Firebirds picked up a win at Firebirds Ballpark, downing the Leon Toltecs, 3-1. On the mound for Phoenix was right-hander Mario Villalpando, who played a pivotal role in the win. The triumph makes Phoenix 8-6, as the team begins another long trek toward the playoffs in 2027.
It was an impressive outing from the soft-spoken Villalpando, who tallied 7 strikeouts in 7 innings and allowed only 2 hits. Villalpando, who finished 2nd in the UL in ERA with 2.94 in 2025, raised his record to 2-2 on the year with 30 strikeouts.
Phoenix manager David Fields praised his team's "businesslike approach."
BATTING Doubles: B. Kelly (3, 1st Inning off M. Villalpando, 0 on, 2 outs) Home Runs: S. Parenzan (3, 9th Inning off M. Vega, 0 on, 2 outs) Total Bases: S. Parenzan 4 , B. Kelly 3 , W. Wilson 2-out RBI: S. Parenzan Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: D. Spence Team LOB: 3
FIELDING OF assists: 1 (Parenzan(Garfield at 3rd base))