Chambers extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 20 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-11. They came up short against the Garinger Wildcats, falling 17-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-2 on Tuesday.
As for Garinger, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-6. The matchup marked their most dominant win of the season.
For Garinger's part, Efrain Santana made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Santana has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. He has become a key player for Garinger: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 1-6 otherwise.
In other batting news, Diego Camero was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with six stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Garinger is 4-1 when Camero posts two or more stolen bases, but 0-5 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Ramphy Rodr?guez, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chambers will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on West Charlotte at 6:00 p.m. on the 14th. Garinger and North Mecklenburg, As for Garinger, after both having extra time off, will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field at 6:00 p.m. on the 13th. The last three games the Vikings have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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