Banning was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Heritage Patriots.
Banning got a good showing from Trevor Eisman, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Eisman has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, John Lara III made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in two of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Cody Gutierrez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Heritage's side, Brenton Jackson made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Jackson was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Jackson wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Johnny Alley, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Brandon Alley was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Banning's loss dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Heritage, their victory bumped their record up to 5-8-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Banning will take on Desert Mirage at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for Desert Mirage: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Banning has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road. As for Heritage, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Moreno Valley at 3:15 p.m. Moreno Valley will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Heritage surely won't give up without a fight.
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