Parlier extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping them down to 6-4. They lost 12-4 to the Orange Cove Titans. The Panthers were not able to make up for their loss to the Titans from their previous meeting back in April of 2022.
As for Orange Cove, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-6-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Orange Cove's part, Brandon Gonzalez and Alexander Lizaola made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Gonzalez tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Lizaola struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Gonzalez also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Orange Cove is 5-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-5-1 otherwise. At bat, Gonzalez went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs, while Lizaola went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those four RBI gave Gonzalez a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Benjamin Garza, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs. He has become a key player for Orange Cove: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-6-1 otherwise. Issac Mejia also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Parlier didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 7-6 defeat against Orosi on the 30th. As for Orange Cove, they have also already played their next matchup, a 5-2 win against South on the 30th.
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