Buchanan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. Their tough 8-1 loss to the Clovis Cougars might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Buchanan of the 7-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
Buchanan saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brennan Johnson, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Clovis' side, John Kasten was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Kasten has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Kasten was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Deep Chohan, who went 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Arturo Becerra was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Buchanan's loss dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Clovis, their win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Buchanan will take on Central at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Clovis, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Clovis North at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Clovis North will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something Clovis surely won't give up without a fight.
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