Saddleback was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Calvary Chapel Eagles by a score of 6-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Saddleback of the 7-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Diego Enriquez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ricardo Marquez made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ruben Gutierrez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Saddleback's loss dropped their record down to 3-16. As for Calvary Chapel, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-12.
While Saddleback had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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