For the second straight game, Homestead will face off against Los Altos. The Mustangs will challenge the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Homestead's last matchup with Los Altos could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Wednesday. The Mustangs came up short against the Eagles, falling 6-0. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Mustangs' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Los Altos' part, Homestead's batters probably weren't too happy with Sly Cash, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 11 Ks (he gave up a single walk).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Quinn Chiochios, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Kai MacQuiddy was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Los Altos kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive matches.
Los Altos has been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 14 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.1 runs over those games. As for Homestead, their loss was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 11-15.
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