Monte Alto extended their losing streak to six on Friday, dropping their season record down to 2-9 in the process. They came up short against the Lyford Bulldogs, falling 19-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 1-0 on Thursday.
As for Lyford, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-8 record this season. Considering they have won 13 games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Lyford's part, Diego Medina made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Medina has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with four RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Cole Busse was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Gael Silva was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
As of now, neither Monte Alto nor Lyford have any future games scheduled.
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