American Canyon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Casa Grande Gauchos by a score of 6-4. American Canyon was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Casa Grande apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Mason Harris put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Harris was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
In other pitching news, American Canyon got a good showing from Spencer Watson, who didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched.
Harris wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jaedon Mendoza, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Like American Canyon, Casa Grande also got a great game from a two-way player: Brady Laubscher. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Laubscher was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, a triple, and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Luke Bell looked comfortable as he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned run off one hit.
Back at the plate, Jack Hu was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
American Canyon's loss dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Casa Grande, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season.
While American Canyon 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 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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