For the second straight game, Prospect will face off against Gilroy. The Panthers are taking a road trip to square off against the Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Prospect is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Prospect fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Gilroy on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mustangs. Panthers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Mustangs since Wednesday.
For Gilroy's part, Mitchell Friebel made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. Friebel has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one run and one double.
In other batting news, Gilroy got a massive performance out of Evan Passama, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one double. Passama has become a key player for the Mustangs: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 5-8 otherwise. Jayson Quezada was another key player, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Gilroy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Gilroy's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-8. As for Prospect, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-12 record this season.
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