Pinewood took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Design Tech, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Panthers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Dragons on Friday, sneaking past 5-3. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Jamie Burton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
Alakh Kapadia
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Alakh Kapadia, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Pinewood's record is now 3-10. As for Design Tech, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 9-7 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pinewood will face off against Crystal Springs Uplands at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Gryphons will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Design Tech, they will challenge KIPP San Jose Collegiate at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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