Brighton extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 5-5 in the process. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Western International Cowboys. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cowboys apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Western International, their record now sits at 9-2. While they didn't have the best season last year (they finished 13-21), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
For Western International's part, Daniel Crosby made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Crosby was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Damian Ybarra tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out seven over 5.1 innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Emilio Zuniga was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Julian Contreras, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
While Brighton had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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