Capistrano Valley extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 11-15-1 in the process. They came up short against the Trabuco Hills Mustangs, falling 18-8. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Mustangs this season, with their most recent defeat being a 6-0 loss on Wednesday.
Capistrano Valley saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Landon Stewart, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Another was Jackson Kosewick, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
As for Trabuco Hills, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-7-1 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matches by six runs or more this season.
On Trabuco Hills' side, Sam Crouse made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Those nine strikeouts gave Crouse a new career-high. He was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Jake Sweet looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Evan Hall was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Mikey Gray was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
As of now, neither Capistrano Valley nor Trabuco Hills have any future games scheduled.
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