Hoover extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Monday, dropping them down to 0-11. They came up short against the Foothill Cougars, falling 24-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 8-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2017.
Hoover saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Liam Valdez, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Foothill, their record is now 10-1. That looming 24-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
On Foothill's side, Colton Douglas made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Douglas has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Blake Schwerdt, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, three RBI, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2025. Tyce Tenney was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Hoover didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 15-0 loss against Oakmont on the 30th. As for Foothill, they have also already played their next contest, a 10-0 win against Reedley on the 31st.
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