Harker can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They blew past the Westmoor Rams 9-1. This was a revenge contest for Harker, as the team was forced to settle for an 11-1 loss when these two played last Tuesday.
Shaurya Jain made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over 6.2 innings pitched. Jain has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Jain was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Brandon Zau was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Westmoor's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Matthew Cote, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Harker's victory bumped their record up to 9-12. As for Westmoor, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-8-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Harker will take on Monta Vista at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Westmoor, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Crystal Springs Uplands at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Westmoor's favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home while Crystal Springs Uplands has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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