Baseball Recap: Kerman Takes a Tough Playoff Loss

Kerman and Clovis North squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Kerman had to settle for second. They lost 12-3 to the Broncos. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Lions, who until this game were averaging 3.15 runs allowed.

Giovanni Gastelum was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Xavier Montalvo, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one RBI.

Kerman's defeat dropped their record down to 15-10-1. As for Clovis North, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That somehow still isn't as good as their 23-7 record this season.

Kerman does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Clovis North, they will face off against Stockdale at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Broncos surely won't give up without a fight.