Sadly, Erick Gates posting his best game of the season wasn't enough to lead Boulder Creek over Cherokee Trail on Wednesday. Gates turned in nothing short of a gem: he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
Gates and Boulder Creek will be playing at home against Queen Creek at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Despite Gates' best efforts to the contrary, Boulder Creek will head into their next match having dropped six straight contests. Will Thursday be the turning point? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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