Seaside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Gonzales Spartans by a score of 2-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Seaside of the 8-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Gary Salmari spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Seaside saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cesar Vargas, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Seaside's defeat dropped their record down to 11-9. As for Gonzales, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Seaside will take on Marina at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Seaside is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Gonzales, they will be playing at home against Soledad at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Gonzales will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
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