Segerstrom was the 6-0 winner over Katella when they last played one another last Tuesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Segerstrom Jaguars took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Katella Knights on Friday. Segerstrom has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Issac Acosta was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits.
On Katella's side, Nicholas Moreno spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits. Moreno has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Robert Barba was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Andrew Ureno, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Segerstrom now has a losing record at 10-11-1. As for Katella, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-12 record this season.
Segerstrom will be playing in front of their home fans against Godinez Fundamental at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Godinez Fundamental is coming into the game with eight straight losses on the road, meaning Segerstrom will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Katella, they will square off against Ocean View at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Ocean View: 3.3, Katella: 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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