On Monday, while Quartz Hill put up some runs, the same can't be said for Knight. The Quartz Hill Royals blew past the Knight Hawks 9-0. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Quartz Hill also won the last time the pair played two weeks ago.
Quartz Hill got a great performance from Christopher Lozano as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Lozano has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Connor Gregory was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Owen Rice, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Quartz Hill's win bumped their record up to 18-5. As for Knight, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Quartz Hill will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Antelope Valley at 3:15 p.m. Antelope Valley hasn't scored more than two runs for four games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse. As for Knight, they will head out on the road to square off against Eastside at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Knight is facing Eastside at the right time seeing as Eastside is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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