Pecos was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of Non Varsity Opponent by a score of 9-8. Pecos was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Non Varsity Opponent apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played two weeks ago.
Lawrence Ragland was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Ragland was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Brandon Holton made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Jonah Villanueva, who went 1-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Pecos' loss dropped their record down to 11-10. As for Non Varsity Opponent, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 76-101-5.
Pecos will look to defend their home field on Monday against Clayton at 4:00 p.m. Clayton is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Pecos will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Non Varsity Opponent, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 14-4 loss vs. La Lumiere on the 27th.
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