Sierra Linda was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 19-2 loss at the hands of the Central Bobcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Sierra Linda of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
For Central's part, the team relied heavily on Manuel Jimenez, who scored five runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Josiah Fowlkes, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a triple.
Sierra Linda's loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Central, their win bumped their record up to 6-11.
Sierra Linda will be playing in front of their home fans against Metro Tech at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Metro Tech is coming into the game with four straight victories on the road, so Sierra Linda will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Central, they will square off against Fairfax at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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