Steele Canyon extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 6-13 in the process. They lost 18-10 to the Monte Vista Monarchs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Monarchs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-2 on Thursday.
Madden McBride and Able Lopez stepped up to the plate in a big way. McBride went a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one run, while Lopez went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Colton Pigeon also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
As for Monte Vista, their win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-15. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Monte Vista's side, Reuben Cabugwas and Damian Ordaz did most of the damage at the plate: Cabugwas went 4-for-5 with one home run, five runs, and one double, while Ordaz got on base in all six of his plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one double. Those three runs gave Ordaz a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Antonio Mccomb, who went 2-for-5 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Steele Canyon will challenge El Cajon Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars are facing the Braves at the right time seeing as the Braves are stuck on a 12-game losing streak. As for Monte Vista, they will take on West Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wolf Pack will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Monarchs surely won't give up without a fight.
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