Port of Los Angeles put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They blew past the Locke Saints 16-2. Port of Los Angeles' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jonathan Rosette and Josiah Ripley made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Rosette pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Meanwhile, Ripley pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Rosette scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Ripley went 1-for-2 with a triple and a run.
In other batting news, Port of Los Angeles got a massive performance out of Owen Baugh, who went 2-for-3 with six RBI, two runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Damian Ochoa, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3.
Port of Los Angeles has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season. As for Locke, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-15.
Port of Los Angeles does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Locke, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome George Washington Prep at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. George Washington Prep is coming into the matchup with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Locke will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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