Pinnacle was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Liberty Lions by a score of 7-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pinnacle of the 9-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Marcus Downing was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jack Petroff was cooking despite his team's loss, going 4-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Rayden Espinoza was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Pinnacle's defeat dropped their record down to 9-9-1. As for Liberty, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-6.
Pinnacle will head out on the road to square off against Sunnyslope at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Liberty, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sunrise Mountain at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Sunrise Mountain has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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