Christopher extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping them down to 2-3. They lost 6-0 to the Palo Alto Vikings. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Christopher saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Vasquez, who went 1-for-3 with one double.
Palo Alto's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. They not only won on Saturday, but they posted their biggest win since May 2, 2025 (when they won 9-0).
On Palo Alto's side, the result came thanks to Sho Newman's shutout, as he gave up just three hits and racked up seven Ks. Newman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Michael Wu, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Justin Fung also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Looking ahead, Christopher will square off against Live Oak at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Acorns have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Palo Alto, they will take on St. Ignatius College Preparatory at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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