Yerba Buena was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 13-1 to the Overfelt Royals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Yerba Buena of the 14-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Overfelt's part, ELIAS MARTINEZ was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). MARTINEZ has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. MARTINEZ was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a triple and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on BRIAN BECERRA DADO, who scored four runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was ELIJAH CASTANEDA-AZCUETA, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Yerba Buena's defeat dropped their record down to 2-16. As for Overfelt, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-11.
While Yerba Buena 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 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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