San Pedro couldn't beat Steele Canyon on Monday even though they stacked four runs on them in the second inning. The Pirates took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cougars.
Luke Lopez was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits.
At the plate, Brody Harper made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was his first of the season. Anthony Garcia was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
San Pedro has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season. As for Steele Canyon, the victory snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 3-8 record.
Looking ahead, San Pedro will square off against Otay Ranch at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Pirates' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Steele Canyon, they will face off against Vista at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
