South Park extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 14 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-13. They came up short against the Center Vikings, falling 16-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Burros of the 16-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Kyle Basnett made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with five stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Kenneth Metcalf also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
As for Center, they pushed their record up to 3-18 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Center's side, Francisco Cazares made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Cazares has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Center got a massive performance out of Drake Chavez, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three runs gave Chavez a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Damian Casanova, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
While South Park had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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