Oceanside extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 8-14-1. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Rancho Buena Vista Longhorns. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Longhorns this season, with their most recent defeat being a 5-0 loss on Thursday.
Benjamin Meyers got Oceanside off to a strong start despite the final result, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). The dominant performance also gave Meyers a new career-low in walks (one).
As for Rancho Buena Vista, they pushed their record up to 11-13 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games.
On Rancho Buena Vista's side, Cohen Chapin looked comfortable as he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Chapin has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Rancho Buena Vista saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was David Navadel, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. The Longhorns are undefeated when Navadel posts two or more runs, but 4-13 otherwise.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Oceanside is set to square off against their familiar foe Canyon Crest Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Rancho Buena Vista will take on rival San Dieguito Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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