McCall-Donnelly extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 27 on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 0-14 in the process. They came up short against the Payette Pirates, falling 23-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Pirates this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 9-0 on Monday.
As for Payette, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-9. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Payette's part, Jake Penfold made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over five innings pitched. Penfold was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Jayden Barrera and Jahzyon Sylva did most of the damage at the plate: Barrera got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Sylva got on base in five of his six plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most runs Sylva has posted since back in March. Gabe O'Campo also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
As of now, neither McCall-Donnelly nor Payette have any future games scheduled.
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