Story by Narrative Science.

The Fresno Cardinals (17-4) beat the Santa Maria Packers 8-3 on Saturday behind Laz Villa, who went 4-4 at the plate.

He doubled in the first inning and singled in the second, sixth, and eighth innings.

The Santa Maria Packers couldn't get anything going so long as Andrew Astone was on the hill. The Santa Maria Packers managed just one hit off of Astone, who allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out one during his three innings of work.

Ryan Ahrens got the win, running his season record to 3-0. He allowed three runs over three innings. Ahrens struck out two, walked two and gave up two hits.

Drury ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with the loss. He lasted just three innings, walked one, struck out three, and allowed four runs.