Central Gwinnett was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 17th straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to the Mountain View Bears, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Central Gwinnett of the 17-13 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Mountain View's part, Cooper Johnson was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Johnson has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Johnson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.
In other batting news, Jayden Wilson was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Caleb Farr, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Central Gwinnett's defeat dropped their record down to 1-21. As for Mountain View, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-15.
While Central Gwinnett had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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