After soaring to ten runs the game before, Carpinteria was a bit more limited in their match on Thursday. They fell just short of the Malibu Sharks by a score of 3-1. Warriors fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Sharks since on Thursday.
Carpinteria has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season. Malibu's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Carpinteria will challenge Santa Maria at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Saints have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season. As for Malibu, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Fillmore at 3:00 p.m. on the 23rd.
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