Torres was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Sierra Chieftains. The Toros were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Chieftains apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Matthew Escoto was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
At the plate, Torres saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Amani Sua, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Torres' loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Sierra, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Torres will square off against Yosemite at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Sierra, they will venture away from home to challenge Orcutt Academy at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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