Calistoga was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Technology Titans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Calistoga of the 17-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Technology's part, Damian Padilla made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Padilla has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Padilla was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cillian Shannon, who scored two runs and stole three bases. Another player making a difference was Jaxson Gonzales, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Calistoga's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4-1. As for Technology, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-1.
Calistoga is on the road again on Tuesday to play Tomales at 4:00 p.m. As for Technology, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Rio Lindo Adventist at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Technology is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.1 runs per game this season.
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