Cholla extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 8-5-1. They lost 14-4 to the Mesquite Wildcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Chargers have suffered since March 20th.
Ricardo Molina was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
As for Mesquite, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-15-1 record. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Mesquite's side, Auron Avery was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Avery was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those two runs gave him a new career-high.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Cholla will take on Rio Rico at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mesquite, they will challenge Thunderbird at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Titans' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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