Ferguson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They suffered a rough 12-2 defeat at the hands of the Sunset Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ferguson of the 10-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
Miguelangel Fuentes was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI. Adrian Pita was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
On Sunset's side, Joshua Perez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits. It was the first time this season that Perez pitched five or more innings.
On the hitting side, Angel Santiago was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Nick Adrian, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Ferguson's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Sunset, their win bumped their record up to 10-4.
Ferguson will challenge Nova at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Nova is coming into the game with four straight losses on the road, meaning Ferguson will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Sunset, they will square off against Miami Springs at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sunset is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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