Vista del Lago had lost four straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 6-11 to make it five. They fell 5-2 to the Canyon Springs Cougars. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cougars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-6 on Tuesday.
Isaac Garcia was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. What's more, he gave up only two walks, the fewest he's had since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Garcia wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Evan Kosonoy, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
As for Canyon Springs, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-11. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 8 runs in those games.
On Canyon Springs' side, Jesse Lopez looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lopez has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Vista del Lago will challenge rival Rancho Verde at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Canyon Springs is set to square off against their familiar foe Hillcrest at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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