After flying high against Millennium last Friday, Boulder Creek came back down to earth. The Jaguars took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pinnacle Pioneers on Monday. The Jaguars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Pioneers earlier this season, when they won 6-2.
McKenzie Hernandez was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Boulder Creek saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hayden Hale, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Boulder Creek's defeat dropped their record down to 18-6. As for Pinnacle, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6-1 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Boulder Creek will welcome Mountain Ridge at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pinnacle, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Apollo at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Pioneers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.
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