Cheney lost against Gonzaga Prep last Thursday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Cheney Blackhawks fell victim to a tough 12-4 defeat at the hands of the Gonzaga Prep Bullpups. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Cheney in their matchups with Gonzaga Prep: they've now lost three in a row.
Brayden Martin made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Clayton Wood, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Cheney didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with nine strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gonzaga Prep only tossed four.
On Gonzaga Prep's side, the team relied heavily on Anthony Karis, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Jonah Keller was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Cheney's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Gonzaga Prep, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cheney will take on Central Valley at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Central Valley will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Cheney surely won't give up without a fight. As for Gonzaga Prep, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mt. Spokane at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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