Parlier extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 4-11 in the process. They came up short against the Caruthers Blue Raiders, falling 29-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blue Raiders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-3 on Monday.
As for Caruthers, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 11-14. The result was nothing new for the Blue Raiders, who have now won nine contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Caruthers' part, the team relied heavily on Jaden Gomez, who fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and four runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Gomez is becoming a predictor of the Blue Raiders' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 9-13 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Bradley Hernandez, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Parlier will welcome Minarets at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.63 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Caruthers, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Riverdale at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Blue Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cowboys have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.
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