After a string of six wins, Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They lost 23-1 to the Highland Bulldogs. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy couldn't push the score so high this time.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ivan Cervantes, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
On Highland's side, Cesar Casas and Christian Arreloa made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Casas tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Arreloa tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Casas scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances, while Arreloa went 3-for-4 with three runs and four RBI.
In other batting news, William Paxton was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Carlos Toro, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with four runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-14. As for Highland, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 15 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 23-5 record this season.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy will head out on the road to take on Coachella Valley at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Coachella Valley is coming into the game with five straight victories at home, so Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Highland will take on Rio Mesa at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Highland has ten straight wins, Rio Mesa has three straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
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