Xavier Prep extended their losing streak to 15 on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-20. They came up short against the La Quinta Blackhawks, falling 10-0. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Blackhawks this season, with their most recent loss being a 16-2 defeat on Tuesday.
Xavier Prep saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cam Burke, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.
As for La Quinta, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 16-7-1. Considering they have won eight games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On La Quinta's side, Carlos Guzman was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Guzman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March.
Xavier Prep wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 19-1 loss against Palm Desert on the 27th. As for La Quinta, they will challenge Shadow Hills at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Blackhawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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