ST. LOUIS -- The Plaza Tire Capahas lost for the third time in their last four games, as the host St. Louis Golden Spikes recorded a 7-6 victory Tuesday night.
Plaza Tire (9-3) was outhit 12-9 and also made three errors, which led to three unearned runs for the Golden Spikes (23-6).
"They have a pretty decent team, but we didn't really play very well and we didn't pitch very well," Capahas manager Jess Bolen said.
Eric Horstman went 3-for-4 and scored three runs to lead the Capahas. Lance Seasor and Levi Olson both drove in two runs.
Jason Chavez suffered the loss. He came on in the bottom of the ninth inning with the score tied 6-6 and gave up the game-winning run.
Starter Chad Bogenpohl allowed four hits and three runs (one earned) in six innings, with seven strikeouts and no walks.
Josh Parham worked the next two innings. He allowed five hits and three runs -- two earned -- with two strikeouts and one walk.
The Capahas host the Tradewater (Ky.) Pirates Thursday night in a wood bat game.
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