Benicia has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.95 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They came up short against the College Park Falcons, falling 10-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Panthers have suffered since March 11th.
Andrew Murphy was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits.
On the hitting side, Benicia saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nash Rubins, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That double was Rubins' first of the season.
Benicia has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-7 record this season. As for College Park, they pushed their record up to 12-10 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Looking ahead, Benicia will host Cardinal Newman at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for College Park, they will venture away from home to take on Acalanes at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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