McLane was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Sanger West Hornets by a score of 3-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to McLane of the 15-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Sanger West's part, Alijah Guzman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. Guzman has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on George Cardenas, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
McLane's defeat dropped their record down to 5-16. As for Sanger West, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 16-7.
McLane will be playing at home against Madera South at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Madera South is coming into the matchup with five straight losses on the road, meaning McLane will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Sanger West, they will be playing at home against Fresno at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Fresno knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matches -- so hopefully Sanger West likes a good challenge.
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