Santana came into Friday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Granite Hills Eagles a 1-0 shutout on Friday. This was a revenge match for Santana, as the team was forced to settle for a 7-0 loss when these two played last Thursday.
The result came thanks to Adam Brabandt's shutout, as he gave up just three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Charles Dibble, who went 2-for-3 with a home run.
On Granite Hills' side, Luke Bailey was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk).
At the plate, Granite Hills saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brenden Lewis, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
Santana's win bumped their record up to 5-17. As for Granite Hills, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Santana will take on Steele Canyon at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Steele Canyon is coming into the matchup with six straight losses on the road, meaning Santana will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Granite Hills, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Grossmont at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Grossmont will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Granite Hills surely won't give up without a fight.
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