Foothills Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Escondido Charter White Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Foothills Christian of the 12-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Foothills Christian saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jack Morgan, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Escondido Charter's side, Sam Romero spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 12 Ks. Romero has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Matthew Hydar was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Silas Telfer was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Foothills Christian's loss dropped their record down to 15-12. As for Escondido Charter, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Foothills Christian will take on Borrego Springs at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Escondido Charter, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Pacific Ridge, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Ridge is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Escondido Charter will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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