Baseball Recap: Foothills Christian Knights vs. Escondido Charter White Tigers
Foothills Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Escondido Charter White Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Foothills Christian of the 12-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Foothills Christian saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jack Morgan, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Escondido Charter's side, Sam Romero spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 12 Ks. Romero has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Matthew Hydar was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Silas Telfer was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Foothills Christian's loss dropped their record down to 15-12. As for Escondido Charter, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Foothills Christian will take on Borrego Springs at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Escondido Charter, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Pacific Ridge, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Ridge is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Escondido Charter will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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