Sierra Linda was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 15-2 loss at the hands of the McClintock Chargers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Sierra Linda of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Friday.
For McClintock's part, Markus Lopez and Alex Nemecek were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Lopez tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Nemecek struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. At bat, Lopez went 4-for-4 with a home run, seven RBI, and three runs, while Nemecek went 3-for-5 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Bradford McCurdy was incredible, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Javier Alvarado was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Sierra Linda's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for McClintock, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 4-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sierra Linda will take on Central at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. As for McClintock, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Metro Tech at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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