Mt. Whitney was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Tulare Western Mustangs. The Pioneers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2023.
Sawyer Sowers was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Sowers was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Sowers wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Matteo Zuniga, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another was Jacob Carrasco, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Mt. Whitney's loss dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Tulare Western, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-9-1 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mt. Whitney will host Mission Oak at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The Hawks will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Pioneers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Tulare Western, they will challenge Porterville at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games the Panthers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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