Baseball Recap: Firebaugh Falcons vs. Dominguez Dons
Firebaugh had lost six games straight , but after bumping their record up to 4-7 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top against the Dominguez Dons by a score of 6-2. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 6-5 back in March.
Jose Gurrola made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off eight hits. He also tossed two walks, which is notable because Firebaugh is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 2-6 otherwise. Gurrola was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three doubles gave him a new career-high.
Enrique Nu?ez
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In other batting news, Firebaugh got a big performance out of Enrique Nu?ez, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Those two hits gave Nu?ez a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Adrian Ramirez, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
As for Dominguez, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 13 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12-1 record this season. That's two games in a row now that they have lost by exactly four runs.
On Dominguez's side, Oscar Villa spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Daveon Brim was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one triple.
Firebaugh will have a chance to go back-to-back against Dominguez: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:15 p.m. on Friday.
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