It was a good run, but Righetti unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Friday. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Atascadero Greyhounds. Righetti was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Atascadero apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played last Wednesday.
Righetti saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tim DeVan, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Atascadero's side, Drew Cappel was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Cappel has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Cappel was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Righetti's loss dropped their record down to 11-7. As for Atascadero, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-6.
Righetti will head out on the road to face off against St. Joseph at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Righetti's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so St. Joseph's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Atascadero, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Cabrillo at 4:30 p.m. Atascadero is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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