Lompoc extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping them down to 7-7. They came up short against the St. Joseph Knights, falling 14-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-1 back in March.
As for St. Joseph, their win bumped their record up to 12-2-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For St. Joseph's part, Connor Chanley and Lucas Woodruff were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Chanley tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Woodruff tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. At bat, Chanley went a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one run, while Woodruff went a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI Chanley has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Ashton Bluem was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Eli Hendricks, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and one double.
While Lompoc had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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