Brush was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They lost 11-5 to the Life Prep Fire. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Brush of the 9-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Edgar Ortiz made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double. Another player making a difference was Ben Mettlen, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Life Prep's side, Kolby Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five earned runs on six hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Jose Zorrilla was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Andy Comas was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
Brush's loss dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Life Prep, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 14 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season.
Brush will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Yuma at 3:00 p.m. Yuma is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. Life Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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