Churchill County and The Meadows School squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Churchill County had to settle for second. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of The Meadows School Mustangs. Churchill County's defeat signaled the end of their 12-game winning streak.
For The Meadows School's part, James Nelson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on six hits. Nelson has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jordan Almendarez, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Simon Tesfaye, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Churchill County's loss dropped their record down to 25-6. As for The Meadows School, their win bumped their record up to 26-11.
Churchill County didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, an 11-0 defeat vs. Virgin Valley on the 17th. The Meadows School has also already played their next contest, a 7-1 victory against Spring Creek on the 17th.
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