South Fork extended their losing streak to six on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 5-11 in the process. They came up short against the Hoopa Valley Warriors, falling 13-2. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 5, 2024, but that streak is no more.
As for Hoopa Valley, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-7. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won six contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Hoopa Valley's part, the team relied heavily on Brian Richards, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. Richards is becoming a predictor of the Warriors' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 5-1 (and 5-6 when he doesn't). Brandon Romero was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Fork will take on St. Bernard's at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Crusaders' pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so the Cubs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hoopa Valley, they will square off against Happy Camp at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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