David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-Former LaCosta Canyon 2016 First Round Draft Pick of the Phillies Mickey Moniak went 2 for 4 as he doubled, singled with 2 rbi’s and scored 2 runs as the Lakewood Blue Claws had a 7-3 lead but the Suns of Hagerstown scored 5 runs in the 8th inning and defeated the Blueclaws by a 8-7 score and drop to 2 and a 1/2 games behind the first place Suns.
The Houston Astros were defeated by the 2nd place Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim by a 9-4 score. Former Palomar Comet James Hoyt made an appearance on the mound for the Astros as he pitched 1 inning gave up 2 hits 1 run which was earned and 1 strikeout.