Firebaugh extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 5-12. They lost 16-0 to the Paramount Pirates. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Pirates this season, with their most recent defeat being a 15-0 loss on Tuesday.
As for Paramount, they pushed their record up to 18-4 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. The result was nothing new for the Pirates, who have now won nine matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Paramount's part, Jacob Lara and Luis Banuelos were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Lara tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Banuelos tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, Lara went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI, while Banuelos went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That home run was Lara's first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alejandro Trujillo, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Hector Diaz was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Firebaugh is set to face off against their familiar foe Dominguez at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Paramount will square off against rival Mayfair at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Pirates 3.2, the Monsoons 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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