Bassett had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-15 to make it 12. They came up short against the Pomona Red Devils, falling 15-1. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Red Devils this season, with their most recent loss being a 18-3 defeat on Tuesday.
Bassett saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Issac Vargas, who went 2-for-3 with one run. Those hits marked the first that Vargas has got this season.
As for Pomona, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-6. The result was nothing new for the Red Devils, who have now won seven contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
On Pomona's side, Vince Huguez looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. The Red Devils are 4-1 when Huguez allows one or fewer earned runs, but 4-5 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Pomona let Leo Luna and Michael De La Vega run wild. Luna got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while De La Vega went 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Luna has become a key player for Pomona: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 5-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Michael Huguez, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bassett will challenge Edgewood at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Olympians' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Pomona, they will take on La Puente at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Red Devils are facing the Warriors at the right time seeing as the Warriors are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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