Homestead couldn't beat Piedmont Hills on Saturday even though they stacked five runs on them in the first inning. The Mustangs fell just short of the Pirates by a score of 11-10. While the Mustangs didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Pirates 5-1 in the first period.
Andrew Sun was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Christianson, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Homestead has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-14 record this season. As for Piedmont Hills, their win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Homestead will welcome Los Altos at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Piedmont Hills, they will be playing at home against Prospect at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Pirates' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.
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