Hercules extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-5. They came up short against the Concord Bears, falling 9-3. The Titans were not able to make up for their defeat to the Bears from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
Hercules saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chriatian Vargas, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
As for Concord, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-2. That six-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Concord's side, Justin Tougeron spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. Tougeron has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jonah Oleole, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Tony Hoshida was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Hercules and Concord could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. The Titans (ranked 1010th) will meet Antioch (ranked 327th) at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Concord will challenge Clayton Valley Charter at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (479 vs. 185).
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