Malibu extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 1-15 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Fillmore Flashes. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Flashes this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-5 on Wednesday.
Malibu saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tanner Kies, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles.
As for Fillmore, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-13. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.5 runs across that stretch.
On Fillmore's side, Thomas Alamillo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. Alamillo also tossed a walk, which is notable because the Flashes are 5-2 when he allows at most two walks, but 4-11 otherwise.
Looking ahead, Malibu is taking a road trip to challenge Santa Paula at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cardinals' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Sharks' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Fillmore, they will host Hueneme at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Vikings will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something the Flashes surely won't give up without a fight.
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