J.F. Webb extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 14 on Monday, dropping them down to 0-5. They came up short against the Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Spartans, falling 13-3. That's two games in a row now that the Warriors have lost by exactly ten runs.
J.F. Webb saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ernesto Quintanilla, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, their record is now 3-1. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
On Southern School of Energy and Sustainability's side, Ethan Hargrove and Chris Arellano made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Hargrove pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Arellano pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Hargrove has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season. At the plate, Hargrove got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Arellano got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jason Luna, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Luna is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Markell Miles was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. J.F. Webb will face off against Vance County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vipers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17 runs per game on average), something the Warriors will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, they will square off against Oxford Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
