Baseball Recap: Coalinga Horned Toads vs. Tranquillity Tigers
Coalinga scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Tranquillity Tigers a 13-0 shutout. The win was some much needed relief for Coalinga as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Nolan Herrin was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Herrin was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Luke Wojewoda was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Manny Telles was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Coalinga's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-17. As for Tranquillity, they dropped their record down to 0-6 with that loss, which was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Coalinga will challenge Avenal at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Tranquillity, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mendota at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mendota will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Tranquillity surely won't give up without a fight.
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