Bonanza was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They suffered a tough 17-2 loss at the hands of the Shadow Ridge Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bonanza of the 8-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Tyson Owens made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
On Shadow Ridge's side, Brayden Somers looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Somers has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ian GrafMank relieved him and did a solid job, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brock Morrow, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Evan Noble, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Bonanza's loss dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Shadow Ridge, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bonanza's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Canyon Springs at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Canyon Springs is coming into the game with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Bonanza will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Shadow Ridge, they will be playing at home against Twin Falls at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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