Sierra Pacific was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Exeter Monarchs by a score of 8-7.
Sierra Pacific got a good showing from Ethan Barcellos, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Nico Trejo made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Issac Ibarra, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Sierra Pacific kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Exeter only hit four.
On Exeter's side, Ruben Ruiz was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Sierra Pacific's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Exeter, they pushed their record up to 9-1 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Sierra Pacific will take on Washington Union at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sierra Pacific's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Washington Union's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Exeter, they will head out on the road to challenge Immanuel at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Exeter has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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