Modesto was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They lost 8-2 to the Enochs Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Modesto of the 9-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
Giovanni Lunardi put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. Lunardi was also big at the plate, going 1-for-1 with a triple and a run.
Lunardi wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Perry, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a triple.
On Enochs' side, Tanner McCain tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits.
At the plate, Enochs let Caden Reeve and Johnny Staggs loose on the outfield. Reeve scored two runs while going 2-for-2, while Staggs scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Modesto's defeat dropped their record down to 5-22. As for Enochs, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 15-13.
Modesto does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Enochs, they will head out on the road to challenge Lodi at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lodi will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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