Coalinga extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 2-8. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 13-11 heartbreaker at the hands of the Exeter Monarchs. Surprisingly, this marked the fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor in this series.
As for Exeter, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 7-3-1. Considering their hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
For Exeter's part, the team relied heavily on Madden Pasos, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. What's more, Pasos posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Cade McElmoyl, who went 1-for-5 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Coalinga will square off against Legacy Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Horned Toads' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Exeter, they will host Granite Hills at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Monarchs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Grizzlies have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season.
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