Basic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 10-5 to the Arcadia Apaches.
Basic got a good showing from Esty Gonzalez, who pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Gonzalez has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Lyndon Lee made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Troy Southisene, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Basic's defeat dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Arcadia, their victory bumped their record up to 12-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Basic will head out to square off against Green Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Gators' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Wolves' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Arcadia, they will be taking part in a tournament against Aquinas at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Apaches 2.3, the Falcons 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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