alex loftin went 2-3 as the Houston Apollos (6-0) took home a 4-0 victory over the Garden of Gears (1-5) in seven innings at Christy Park on Monday. He singled in the first inning and doubled in the third inning.

ivan alvarez struck out nine hitters en route to the the Houston Apollos win. The Houston Apollos pitcher gave up just three hits over four shutout innings.

cameron powers (0-1) took the loss for the Garden of Gears. He lasted just six innings, walked three, struck out eight, and allowed four runs.