Downey has not done well against Pitman recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Downey Knights came out on top in a nail-biter against the Pitman Pride and snuck past 12-10. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Downey.
Downey let Ryne Moore and Aiden Larson loose on the outfield. Moore went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run, while Larson went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Isaac Doornewaard was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Pitman's side, Justin Mayfield was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Mayfield has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Mayfield was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Daniel Mazon was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Jorge Orozco, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
The win got Downey back to even at 11-11. As for Pitman, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-10.
Downey will take on Enochs at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The last four games Downey has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Pitman, they will head out on the road to square off against Gregori at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Gregori will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Pitman surely won't give up without a fight.
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