Carlmont was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 5-4 to the Sequoia Ravens, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Carlmont was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Sequoia apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Carlmont saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jason Tofigh, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaden Healy, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Carlmont hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sequoia struck out seven times.
On Sequoia's side, Max Stallings spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on eight hits. Stallings has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Robert Oda was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Brian Casey was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Carlmont's defeat dropped their record down to 14-12. As for Sequoia, the win got them back to even at 13-13.
While Carlmont 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 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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