Providence pushed their score to one the last time they played Valley Christian, but on Thursday they couldn't quite do it again. Providence fell just short of Valley Christian by a score of 1-0. The Pioneers just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Providence got a good showing from Cade Mackenzie, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Mackenzie has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Providence saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Adrian Contreras, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
Providence now has a losing record of 4-5. As for Valley Christian, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-7.
Providence didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 1-0 defeat against Diamond Ranch on the 27th. As for Valley Christian, they have also already played their next contest, an 11-0 win against Miller on the 25th.
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