If Saddleback was feeling good fresh off their 18-1 takedown of Inglewood on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Roadrunners came up short against the Western Pioneers on Thursday, falling 11-3. The Roadrunners were not able to make up for their defeat to the Pioneers from their previous meeting back in March of 2022.
Joaquin Cornejo
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Joaquin Cornejo was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
Cornejo wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bailey Wright, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI. David Sanchez also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Saddleback's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Western, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Looking ahead, Saddleback is taking a road trip to square off against Glenn at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Western, they will welcome Workman at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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