Foresthill came into Thursday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Encina Prep Bulldogs a 27-0 shutout on Thursday. Foresthill's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Cooper Stanowicz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Stanowicz was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Hunter Byrum was incredible, scoring five runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. Travis Pisarek was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
Foresthill's victory bumped their record up to 2-9. As for Encina Prep, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Foresthill will take on Valley Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Foresthill will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Encina Prep, they will be playing at home against Woodland Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Woodland Christian will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Encina Prep surely won't give up without a fight.
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