Compton extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 6-9-1 in the process. They lost 16-0 to the Lakewood Lancers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lancers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-0 back in March.
As for Lakewood, their record now sits at 9-10. Considering they have won six contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Lakewood's part, Joe Dizon made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Dizon has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Nate Garcia and Aiden DeStouet dominated on the mound. Garcia tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits, while DeStouet pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Garcia has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Nate Gallegos was a standout: he got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Gavin Koontz was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Compton didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 1-0 victory against Lennox Academy on the 12th. As for Lakewood, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 7-6 win against Santa Fe on the 15th.
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