Addison Trail was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Leyden Eagles by a score of 2-1. Addison Trail was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Leyden apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Rafael Valdez was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Addison Trail saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Justin Pozo, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Addison Trail hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Leyden struck out seven times.
On Leyden's side, Jonathan Rosas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits.
Addison Trail's loss dropped their record down to 14-11. As for Leyden, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-15 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Addison Trail beat Leyden by a score of 6-1.
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