Tabiona extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 3-9. They came up short against the Green River Pirates, falling 16-6. The Tigers were not able to make up for their loss to the Pirates from their previous meeting on September 7, 2019.
Tabiona saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brennen Jensen, who went 1-for-3 while logging 4 stolen bases, 2 runs, and 1 RBI. The game marked Jensen's second in a row with at least three stolen bases.
Tabiona took advantage of their speed and finished the game with eight stolen bases. They have not posted that few stolen bases since the 18th, when they snagged one.
Green River's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-9. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last two games.
On Green River's side, Ernan Mendez made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Mendez also set a new season-high mark in batters struck out with three. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances while logging 3 runs, 1 double, and 1 RBI.
In other pitching news, Mendez looked comfortable as he got on base in all five of his plate appearances while logging 3 runs, 1 double, and 1 RBI. He also set a new season-high mark in batters struck out with three.
Back at the plate, Mendez was a standout: he got on base in all five of his plate appearances while logging 3 runs, 1 double, and 1 RBI. Those three batters struck out set a new season-high mark for him. Another player making a difference was Brohdy O'Keefe, who went 3-for-4 while posting 3 stolen bases, 3 runs, and 2 RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tabiona's road trip will continue as they head out to face Wendover at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Green River, they will square off against Bryce Valley at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Pirates surely won't give up without a fight.
