Ponderosa was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Castle View Sabercats by a score of 7-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ponderosa of the 3-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Ethan Alejo made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Bryce Robinette, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Castle View's side, they got a great performance from Caden Clifford as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched.
At the plate, Tommy Feldhake was a standout: he scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Sam Harry was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Ponderosa's loss dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Castle View, their win bumped their record up to 13-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ponderosa will square off against Regis Jesuit at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Regis Jesuit is coming into the matchup with three straight victories at home, so Ponderosa will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Castle View, they will head out on the road to face off against Rock Canyon at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Rock Canyon will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Castle View surely won't give up without a fight.
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