Campolindo came into Thursday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Benicia Panthers out 6-5. This was a revenge contest for Campolindo, as the team was forced to settle for a 3-0 defeat when these two played last Tuesday.
Colin Rutzen tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jack Luster was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Miles Clayton was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with an RBI.
On Benicia's side, Cormac O?Connell was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits.
On the hitting side, Peyton Rowles was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Campolindo's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-8. As for Benicia, their loss dropped their record down to 11-6.
Campolindo will be playing at home against Clayton Valley Charter at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Clayton Valley Charter's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Campolindo's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Benicia, they will head out on the road to face off against Acalanes at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Acalanes is coming into the matchup with nine straight defeats at home, meaning Benicia will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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