Saugus dropped to 9-8 on Thursday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the West Ranch Wildcats by a score of 6-5. The Centurions were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wildcats earlier this season, when they won 3-2.
Chase Kline
| 04/02/26 @ West Ranch | 1 |
| 03/27/26 vs Valencia | 2 |
| 03/20/26 vs Canyon | 1 |
| 03/13/26 @ Castaic | 1 |
| 03/06/26 @ Crespi | 1 |
| 02/26/26 @ Quartz Hill | 0 |
Chase Kline was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Zack Seeley was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Nicholas Zepeda, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double.
As for West Ranch, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-10. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games.
On West Ranch's side, Connor Clayton was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Clayton is becoming a predictor of West Ranch's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 3-1 (and 7-9 when he doesn't). Clayton was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs.
Clayton wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ty Diaz, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run. Another was Caydin Wilson, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.
Looking ahead, Saugus will take on Newbury Park at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. As for West Ranch, they will be taking part in a tournament against Capistrano Valley Christian at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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