Hanford was not able to break out of their rough patch in Friday's second game as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 9-1 defeat at the hands of the Southridge Suns. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hanford of the 5-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture in Friday's first game.
For Southridge's part, the team relied heavily on Austin Guier, who scored a run while going 2-for-5. Jesus Lechuga was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Hanford's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Southridge, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-8.
Hanford will head out on the road to take on Chiawana at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Chiawana is coming into the matchup with four straight victories at home, so Hanford will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Southridge will take on Walla Walla at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Walla Walla hasn't scored more than two runs for four games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
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