Baseball Recap: Tranquillity's Luck Changes for the Better on Friday

After low-scoring totals in their previous three contest, Tranquillity brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They came out on top against the Avenal Buccaneers on Friday by a score of 12-2 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Tigers as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.

Bryan Buso made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in February. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Tranquillity is 4-1 when Buso posts two or more stolen bases, but 1-9 otherwise.

Julian Dominguez

Runs

03/13/26 vs Wonderful College Prep Academy	3
02/25/26 @ Alpaugh	3
04/24/26 vs Avenal	2
03/31/26 @ Coast Union	2
03/26/26 vs Alpaugh	2
+ 2 more games

In other batting news, Tranquillity got a big performance out of Julian Dominguez, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and two RBI. Dominguez has become a key player for the Tigers: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 0-10 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Charles Gabaldon, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

Tranquillity always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Tranquillity's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 5-10. As for Avenal, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-14.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Tranquillity is set to face off against their familiar foe Mendota at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Avenal will challenge rival Dos Palos at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.