Ferguson extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-2. They came up short against the Sunset Knights, falling 7-1. That's two games in a row now that the Falcons have lost by exactly six runs.
Ferguson got a good showing from Jose Rijo, who tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Furthermore, Rijo didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in March of 2025.
On the hitting side, Ferguson saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Michel Molina, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Sunset's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
On Sunset's side, Rodrigo Flores got the start for Sunset and what a start it was: he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk).
At the plate, Nathaniel LeBron was excellent, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Rafael Sosa was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Ferguson wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 2-1 victory against Schoolhouse Prep on the 13th. As for Sunset, they have also already played their next matchup, an 8-0 win against Hialeah Gardens on the 17th.
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