Sierra was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They lost 18-6 to the Harrison Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Sierra of the 20-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Saturday.
For Harrison's part, Aiden Archuleta was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over 4.1 innings pitched. Archuleta was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, David Gomez was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Pablo Rivera, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Sierra's defeat dropped their record down to 1-14-1. As for Harrison, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sierra will face off against Falcon at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Falcon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Harrison, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Palmer at 4:00 p.m. Palmer is coming into the matchup with six straight losses at home, meaning Harrison will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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