High Tech Mesa was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 19-6 to the Bonsall Legionnaires. The result was an unpleasant reminder to High Tech Mesa of the 22-14 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Bonsall's part, Phoenix Young and Peyton Yang made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Young struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. Meanwhile, Yang pitched three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Young has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Young scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4, while Yang scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Henry Walter was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with five stolen bases, four runs, and five RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Raul Martinez Jr., who scored three runs and stole seven bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
High Tech Mesa's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Bonsall, the win (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 13-8.
High Tech Mesa does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bonsall, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cristo Rey at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Bonsall's favor as the squad sits on six straight wins at home while Cristo Rey has been banged up by nine consecutive losses on the road.
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