Pinon extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 3-8. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Northland Prep Academy Spartans. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Spartans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-1 on Tuesday.
As for Northland Prep Academy, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-6-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.3 runs over those games.
For Northland Prep Academy's part, Brock Cosper made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Cosper was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
In other batting news, Wyatt Massey was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Cooper Skersick, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Pinon will square off against Greyhills Academy at 4:00 p.m. on the 15th. As for Northland Prep Academy, they will challenge Round Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Elks' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Spartans' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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