Tuesday just wasn't the day for Fort Thomas's offense. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 17-0 walloping at the hands of the Hayden Lobos on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Fort Thomas of the 16-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Hayden's part, Augustine Lorona was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Lorona was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Jarin Cruz was a standout: he scored a run while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Matthew Armenta, who went 1-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Fort Thomas has not been sharp recently as the team has lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. As for Hayden, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Thomas will take on Baboquivari at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hayden, they will be playing at home against Miami at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Hayden will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak alive.
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