In what's become a running theme this season, Loyalton gave their fans yet another huge victory in Thursday's second game. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Dunsmuir Tigers a 16-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Loyalton, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Cooper Holland was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Holland has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Holland was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
In other batting news, Ryland Martinetti was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Preston Hubbs was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
The win made it two in a row for Loyalton and bumps their season record up to 3-4-1. As for Dunsmuir, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Loyalton is on the road again on Monday to play Portola at 4:00 p.m. Portola is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Dunsmuir, they will head out on the road to take on Plumas Charter at 1:00 p.m. in Monday's first game.
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