Argonaut was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Amador Buffaloes by a score of 5-3. Argonaut was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Amador apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played on April 2nd.
Hayden Lawton was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Lawton has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Lawton was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Lawton wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Clayton Hardy, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Like Argonaut, Amador also got a great game from a two-way player: Dominic Fillmore. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Fillmore was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Argonaut's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Amador, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a massive bump to their 10-11 record this season.
Argonaut will head out on the road to take on Bret Harte at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Amador, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sonora at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Amador is out to stop a six-game streak of losses at home.
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