The Saints are streaking, but not in the way they'd like.
Santa Fe Community College (12-6) lost to North Florida Community College (13-4) 9-5 on Wednesday, the Saints' third loss in a row.
As with the previous two games, it was the pitching staff that shouldered the blame.
Sophomore right-hander Carrick Tuck got the start but struggled with his command and left the game after giving up four runs in four innings.
"When he struggles, he just lacks command," SFCC coach Johnny Wiggs said. "His stuff's plenty good enough, but he's got to be able to locate and throw where he wants to."
Sophomore lefty Ryan Wolfe came on in relief, but did not fare much better, giving up three runs in 2 2/3 innings and earning the loss.
Wednesday was just another in a string of mostly disappointing pitching performances for SFCC.
"We really haven't pitched well," Wiggs said. "It's frustrating. You can't expect your offense to score 10 runs every game, and we're way too talented to be giving up this many runs."
Wiggs won't panic, though.
He just hopes his team learns something during these last few non-conference games.
"They're a young club that still needs to learn about coming to play every day," he said. "Sometimes they throw their gloves out on the field and expect to win, and you can't do that in this game."
Center fielder Eugene Garnett left the game after reaggravating a hip flexor strain and is day-to-day.
