Hoover extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 23 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-18 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the High Tech SD Storm. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Storm this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-2 on Tuesday.
Hoover saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was David Cortes, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
As for High Tech SD, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games.
On High Tech SD's side, Devon Caris looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Caris has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Landon Carroll was excellent, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of High Tech SD's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-5 when he doesn't). Nano Acevedo was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Hoover has already played their next matchup, a 6-5 win against Kearny on the 22nd. As for High Tech SD, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 3-1 defeat against Lincoln on the 22nd.
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