Guajome Park Academy extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping their season record down to 2-12 in the process. They lost 13-4 to the Pacific Ridge Firebirds. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Firebirds this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-4 on Wednesday.
As for Pacific Ridge, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-6. Considering they have won four contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Pacific Ridge's part, Michael Fredericks and Cal Chivers were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Fredericks tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Chivers tossed three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Fredericks has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, Fredericks got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one triple and one RBI, while Chivers went 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Chivers has become a key player for Pacific Ridge: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 1-6 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madden Lafleur, who went 3-for-5 with four runs, one triple, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Pacific Ridge's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-2 (and 2-4 when he doesn't). Ford Naylor also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Guajome Park Academy will take on rival Army-Navy at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Pacific Ridge is set to face off against their familiar foe Rock Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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