Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Mountain Empire couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost 9-1 to the Kearny Komets on Wednesday. Mountain Empire has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Isaac Gonzalez made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Kearny's side, Nicolas Hembera was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Hembera has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Hembera was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Laird Eaton was incredible, going 3-for-3 with four RBI and a run. Another player making a difference was Anthony Patricio, who went 3-for-3 with three RBI.
Mountain Empire's loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-5. As for Kearny, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 17-9 record this season.
Mountain Empire will look to defend their home field on Friday against Army-Navy at 3:30 a.m. Mountain Empire's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Army-Navy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Kearny, they will head out on the road to take on Coastal Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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