Samuell extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 16 on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-4. They came up short against the Spruce Timberwolves, falling 15-0. That's two games in a row now that the Spartans have lost by exactly 15 runs.
As for Spruce, they pushed their record up to 7-6 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. The result was nothing new for the Timberwolves, who have now won six matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
For Spruce's part, Max Nevarez made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Nevarez is becoming a predictor of Spruce's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is 3-1 (and 4-5 when he doesn't). Nevarez was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
In other pitching news, Ivan Hernandez looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Spruce is undefeated when he allows at most two walks, but 4-6 otherwise.
Back at the plate, Chris Quintero was excellent, getting on base in both of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Spruce is undefeated when Quintero posts two or more runs, but 3-6 otherwise. Edgar Morales was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
While Samuell had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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