Monday just wasn't the day for Gateway's offense. They lost 9-0 to the Alameda Pirates on Monday. Gateway's loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Gateway saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Angel Ferrusquia, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
On Alameda's side, Angel Arroyo and Ivan Baca made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Arroyo struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Baca didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Arroyo has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Arroyo scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Baca went 2-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alan Chairez, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Dominic Huerta, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Gateway's defeat dropped their record down to 9-12. As for Alameda, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-11.
As of now, neither Gateway nor Alameda have any future games scheduled.
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