It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Caruthers can now relate to. They fell 9-4 to the Firebaugh Eagles on Tuesday. Caruthers was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Firebaugh apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March.
Caruthers got a good showing from Jacob Sanchez, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Sanchez has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Mason Ishii and Andy Sanchez stepped up to the plate in a big way. Ishii scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Sanchez scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Aaron Gaxiola, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
On Firebaugh's side, Ines Felix spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Jimmy Flores and Jonathan Maya did most of the damage at the plate: Flores scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Maya scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Chris Thomas, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
Caruthers' defeat dropped their record down to 15-14. As for Firebaugh, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 14-16.
Caruthers does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Firebaugh, they will head out on the road to square off against Yosemite at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Firebaugh is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
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