Foster extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Monday, dropping them down to 0-6. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Evergreen Wolverines. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wolverines this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 4-2 on Friday.
Isaiah Linares was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that he has brought in this season. Another player making a difference was Emanuel Tafa, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Evergreen, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2-1. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 6 runs in those games.
On Evergreen's side, Riley Coughlin and Wilder Amechazurra were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Coughlin didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Amechazurra tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Evergreen is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 0-2-1 otherwise. At the plate, Coughlin went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one double, while Amechazurra went a perfect 3-for-3 with seven stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those seven stolen bases gave Amechazurra a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jose Cardenas was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs. Cardenas is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Foster will face off against rival Renton at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Evergreen is set to square off against their familiar foe Lindbergh at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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