After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three matches, Pleasanton finally came back down to earth on Friday. They lost 15-0 to the Crest Lancers. Pleasanton has struggled against Crest recently, as their game on Friday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
For Crest's part, Kade Nilges made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Nilges has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Nilges was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Jensen Barker was incredible, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2. Rogan Weir was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Pleasanton's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-3. As for Crest, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-7.
While Pleasanton had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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