Norco was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 6-3 to the Roosevelt Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Norco of the 4-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
Norco got a good showing from Gavin Green, who struck out six batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits (and only one walk). Green has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Gavin Smith was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Norco hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Roosevelt struck out eight times.
On Roosevelt's side, Nolan Rawson and Cade Poe dominated on the mound. Rawson tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits, while Poe tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Chase Pulido was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Norco's defeat dropped their record down to 14-10. As for Roosevelt, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 15-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Norco will take on Santiago at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Norco's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Santiago's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Roosevelt, they will be playing at home against Corona at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Corona: 2, Roosevelt: 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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