Monday just wasn't the day for Shadow Hills's offense. They fell 4-0 to the Xavier Prep Saints on Monday. The match marked that first time this year in which Shadow Hills was not able to get on the board.
For Xavier Prep's part, Jordan Chancellor spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on one hit and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Oliver O'Bannon, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Tyson Ruiz was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Shadow Hills has not been sharp recently as the team has lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season. As for Xavier Prep, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 12-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shadow Hills will take on Palm Desert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Palm Desert's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Shadow Hills' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Xavier Prep, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Palm Springs at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Palm Springs hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
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