Hawthorne was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 12-4 defeat at the hands of the Animo Leadership Aztec Eagles. That's two games in a row now that Hawthorne has lost by exactly eight runs.
For Animo Leadership's part, Erik Castro was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Castro was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jarrett Coleman was a standout: he scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for eight straight games. Axel Serrano was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Hawthorne's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Animo Leadership, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-8.
Hawthorne will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Morningside at 3:15 p.m. Morningside is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Hawthorne will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Animo Leadership, they will square off against St. Monica at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Animo Leadership is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
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