Foxfire extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-5. They came up short against the Cristo Rey Cougar, falling 22-2. If the Phoenix were looking for revenge after losing 8-2 to the Cougar when the teams met back in May of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Cristo Rey, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-3. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.5 runs over those games.
For Cristo Rey's part, Nicolas Johnson made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs but no hits. Johnson was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on James Green, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. He also hit a triple, marking his first of the season. Austin Cordero Rojas was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
While Foxfire 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 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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