It was a good run, but Mayfair unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Friday. They fell 8-4 to the Paramount Pirates. Mayfair was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Paramount apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played last Wednesday.
Rodolfo Perez was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 4.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Mayfair saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Spencer Cummins, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyzer Handy, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Mayfair's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-9-1. As for Paramount, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mayfair will take on Bishop Montgomery at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. Mayfair is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Paramount, they will be playing at home against Lynwood at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Paramount will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
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