St. Francis had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-4 to make it five. They fell 8-4 to the Monte Vista Christian Mustangs. The Sharks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Mustangs earlier this season, when they won 10-6.
St. Francis got a big performance out of Noah Magana, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. That double was Magana's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Nicky Fantl, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
As for Monte Vista Christian, they now have a winning record of 3-2. That looming 8-4 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
On Monte Vista Christian's side, Chris Bautista got the start for Monte Vista Christian and what a start it was: he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits.
At the plate, Chase Bauen and Mikie Melenudo did most of the damage at the plate: Bauen got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI, while Melenudo went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Melenudo is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Carlos Alvarez was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
St. Francis wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 2-1 loss against Monterey on the 18th. As for Monte Vista Christian, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 8-1 victory against Lynbrook on the 16th.
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