Xavier Prep extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 9-11 in the process. They lost 10-0 to the Newbury Park Panthers. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Saints, who until this contest were averaging 3.65 runs allowed.
As for Newbury Park, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-11. That looming 10-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Newbury Park's part, Jacob Marks tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Marks also tossed no walks, which is notable because the Panthers are 5-2 when he allows at most one walk, but 4-9 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Andrew Vega was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February. Carson Richter was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Coming up, Xavier Prep will face off against Chaminade at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. As for Newbury Park, they will venture away from home to take on Shadow Hills at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers are facing the Knights at the right time seeing as the Knights are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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