Encina Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They suffered a rough 17-7 loss at the hands of the Lindhurst Blazers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Encina Prep of the 10-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Lindhurst's part, Julien Navarro made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Navarro was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Lindhurst got a massive performance out of Emiliano Zermeno, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Nickolas Garibay was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Encina Prep's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Lindhurst, their win bumped their record up to 3-10-2.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Highlands the next time they take the field. Encina Prep will head out to face Highlands at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while Lindhurst will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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