Irvine was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 5-1 to the Woodbridge Warriors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Irvine of the 9-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
Irvine got a good showing from Ethan Kim, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Kim has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On Woodbridge's side, the team relied heavily on Nevan Namgoong, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Henry Uhrik was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Irvine's loss dropped their record down to 9-11-1. As for Woodbridge, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Irvine will face off against Portola at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Portola is coming into the matchup with five straight defeats at home, meaning Irvine will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Woodbridge, they will head out on the road to challenge Beckman at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Woodbridge: 3, Beckman: 1.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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