Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy scored the most runs they've had all season on Monday, but it wasn't enough. Their tough 19-11 loss to the Miller Rebels might stick with them for a while. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Andrew Honnold was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Honnold was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Donovan Davis was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Daveon Easley, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Like Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, Miller also got a great game from a two-way player: Gabriel Mendez. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). Mendez was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base.
In other pitching news, Tyler Vasquez looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Miller let Elian Salas and Nathan Lora loose on the outfield. Salas scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Lora scored two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of David Trujillo, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Miller, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-5-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Victor Valley Christian at 3:15 p.m. As for Miller, they will take on Pacific at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Miller is facing Pacific at the right time seeing as Pacific is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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