Minico was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Burley Bobcats by a score of 6-5. Minico was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Burley apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March.
Zairic Salazar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Minico saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cayden Fletcher, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Burley's side, they let Tate Larsen and Jacoby Roe loose on the outfield. Larsen scored a run while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances, while Roe scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Minico's defeat dropped their record down to 12-10. As for Burley, their win bumped their record up to 8-15.
Minico does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Burley, they will head out on the road to take on Canyon Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Canyon Ridge and Burley are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
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