Round Mountain extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They fell 11-7 to the Laughlin Cougars. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Luis Varela was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. Hayden Swafford was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
As for Laughlin, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-0. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 11.7 runs this season.
On Laughlin's side, Ayden Whitton was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Whitton was even better at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four stolen bases, and three runs. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in RBI (two).
In other batting news, Gavin Davis was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Tristin Gurule, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Round Mountain will face off against Tonopah at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. This will be the Knights' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Laughlin, they will take on Ash Fork in a tournament on Saturday.
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