With a playoff game on the line, Atascadero rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They skirted past the Lompoc Braves 4-2. This was payback for Atascadero, who suffered a 17-15 loss the last time these two teams met.
Drew Cappel made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off nine hits. Cappel has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Cappel was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Zach Savino was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
On Lompoc's side, Jack Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Matthew Kovach was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Atascadero has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 18-10 record this season. As for Lompoc, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-13.
Atascadero will head out on the road to take on Cabrillo at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cabrillo's pitching crew has only allowed 1.4 runs per game this season, so Atascadero's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Lompoc does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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