The La Habra Highlanders didn't have quite enough to beat the Foothill Knights on Thursday and fell 2-1.
La Habra got a good showing from Patrick Castaneda, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Castaneda has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, La Habra saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bobby Fierro, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
La Habra has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-8-1 record this season. As for Foothill, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. La Habra will take on Cypress at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Centurions' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Highlanders' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Foothill, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Villa Park at 3:15 p.m. on the 14th.
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