Los Altos extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 5-14-1 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Alta Loma Braves. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Conquerors have suffered since February 19th.
Los Altos saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nathan Barrera, who went 1-for-4 with one run.
As for Alta Loma, they moved to 8-16 with that win, which also ended their six-game losing streak. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since March 27th.
On Alta Loma's side, Grant MacCharles made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Alta Loma is 2-1 when MacCharles allows one or fewer earned runs, but 6-15 otherwise. MacCharles was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Jake Zandbergen looked comfortable as he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has become a key player for Alta Loma: the team is 5-2 when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-14 otherwise.
Looking ahead, Los Altos will challenge La Serna at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Alta Loma will be paying especially close attention to the Conquerors' contest: after the Conquerors face off against the Lancers, they'll take on Alta Loma again at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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