Skyline had a rough season last year, but they look ready to turn that poor record around this year. They took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Maricopa Rams on Tuesday. Skyline has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kenyon Johnson was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Cason McBee, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
On Maricopa's side, Ethan Chavez looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Chavez has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Cayden Cook, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Will Hawkins was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Skyline's defeat dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Maricopa, their victory bumped their record up to 8-5.
Skyline will head out on the road to challenge Dobson at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Maricopa, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Carl Hayden Community at 3:45 p.m. Maricopa is facing Carl Hayden Community at the right time seeing as Carl Hayden Community is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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