Hayward was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 17-3 to the Las Lomas Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hayward of the 10-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Las Lomas' part, Gram Thomas looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Brady Wright was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Noah Lathrop, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Hayward's defeat dropped their record down to 7-16. As for Las Lomas, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hayward will square off against Encinal at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Encinal is coming into the contest with nine straight victories at home, so Hayward will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Las Lomas, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Alhambra at 4:00 p.m. Alhambra's pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so Las Lomas' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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