The Blue Jays were the hard-luck losers of Week 6 of the 2021 Guam Major League season.
After an inspiring loss to the unbeaten Dodgers on Friday that saw lots of promise, the roof caved against the Rangers on Tuesday night.
Meanwhile, the Jr. Nationals keep marching on as they win their fifth straight. Here’s a recap of Week 6:
DODGERS 10, BLUE JAYS 7
In a fine Friday night match, Glenn Palomo went the distance for the unbeaten Dodgers and Shon Muna, Jr. cranked his second homer of the season.
Palomo was steady throughout the night despite giving up a long two-run homer to JR Hattig in the third. After giving up five runs in the first three innings, Palomo settled down the rest of the way as he now leads the league in strikeouts with 27.
As for Muna, his big three-run blast sparked a five-run fourth inning that put the Dodgers up for good. His line drive homer to left was a no doubter. He finished with five RBI. Jathan Muna-Barnes added a 3-for-4 performance while Mike Concepcion added a pair of hits.
For the Blue Jays, R.J. Miner, Joey Taijeron and Hattig all had two hits.
JR. NATIONALS 5, FALCONS 1 (8)
The youngsters continue to roll as they pick up their fifth straight win.
Frankin Ninete, Jr. was impressive on the mound, pitching five innings of no-hit ball before the rain stopped the game in the bottom of the 8th.
Jonathan Sablan came up with a bases-clearing double in the fourth to highlight the offense. Dominic Cruz, Jr. and Ashton Tedtaotao contributed with RBI hits as well.
RANGERS 12, BLUE JAYS 11
Talofofo scored six runs in the bottom of the 9th inning in a stunner!
Cruising along the night, the Blue Jays simply imploded with an 11-6 lead.
Andrew Tenorio, Andrew Concepcion, Dave Santiago and Kagan Rabago all guided the Rangers to the unthinkable comeback which ended in a walk-off Blue Jays error.
The meltdown overshadowed JR Hattig’s second homer of the season for the Blue Jays, a three-run blast in the 6th. He added two doubles on the night.
COUGARS 5, FALCONS 1
Agana Hts. got back into the win column after a fine pitching performance from Jacob Concepcion.
The Cougars did all their damage in innings 4-5-6. K.C. Cruz went 3-for-4 while Tre Hattori added two hits and an RBI.
Josh Mayo and Jacob San Nicolas both had a pair of hits for the Falcons.
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Blue Jay Donaven Santos smacks the ball outfield. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Ranger Buddy Tenorio sends it to third base on a double play attempt. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Ranger Kagan Rabago chases down Blue Jay Joanah Peredo for an out. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Blue Jay J.R. Hattig races to first base. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Blue Jay J.R. Hattig makes it to second base. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Blue Jay Joey Taijeron connects with the ball. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Ranger Andrew Taijeron slams the ball out left. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Ranger Joseph Salas gets a touch on the ball. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Rangers celebrate after getting two RBIs (Photo by Michael Blas)
Blue Jay Roke Alcantara gets set to bat. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Ranger Shawn Dela Cruz stretches for the catch at first base. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Blue Jay Julian Flores releases the ball at the mound. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Coach Ibanez congratulates Joanah Peredo after making it to third base off a hit outfield. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Blue Jay Roke Alcantara makes his way to first base off a hit midfield. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Ranger Shawn Dela Cruz leaps for a the catch at first base. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Blue Jay J.R. Hattig gets set to bat. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Blue Jays Joey Taijeron and Roke Alcantara celebrate after scoring. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Blue Jay Bat Boy Eli makes his way to the dugout. (Photo by Michael Blas)