Trinity extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 13 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-10. They came up short against the Etna Lions, falling 21-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-3 on Tuesday.
As for Etna, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-8. Considering they have won five matchups by more than eight runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Etna's part, Clayton Harris was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. Harris also tossed no walks, which is notable because Etna is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 4-7 otherwise. Harris was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Etna got a massive performance out of Oliver Griggs, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those six RBI gave Griggs a new career-high. Clint Jenner was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Trinity and Etna could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. The Wolves (ranked 1201st) will meet Los Molinos (ranked 509th) at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Etna will take on Mazama at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (724 vs. 113).
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