Tulare Union was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 17-5 to the Tulare Western Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Tulare Union of the 18-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Tulare Union saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brayden Stevenson, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Tulare Western's side, William Masterson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Masterson has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Masterson was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ty Rhyman, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Blake Crawford, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Tulare Union's defeat dropped their record down to 6-22. As for Tulare Western, they now have a winning record of 15-14.
Tulare Union does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Tulare Western, they will head out on the road to challenge Liberty at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Liberty will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something Tulare Western surely won't give up without a fight.
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