Park View had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 0-14 to make it 12. They lost 17-1 to the Manassas Park Cougars. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cougars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-2 back in March.
As for Manassas Park, their victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-12. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
For Manassas Park's part, Logan Hummeldorf and Alejandro Rogers made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Hummeldorf pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Rogers tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Hummeldorf posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. At bat, Hummeldorf went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI, while Rogers went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Hummeldorf is becoming a predictor of Manassas Park's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-12 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carlos Castillo Aviles, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Xavier Tickle was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Park View will take on Dominion at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Patriots are facing the Titans at the right time seeing as the Titans are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Manassas Park, they will challenge Kettle Run at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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