Firebaugh extended their losing streak to 12 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 1-17 in the process. They lost 9-0 to the Dos Palos Broncos. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Broncos apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Dos Palos, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-9-1. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.3 runs over those games.
For Dos Palos' part, not much got past Matt Chavez, who gave up just five hits and racked up nine Ks to keep Firebaugh off the board. Chavez has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Tevin Clay was incredible, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Dos Palos' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 6-9-1 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Chaz Merrell, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Firebaugh will challenge Mendota at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Aztecs will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight. As for Dos Palos, they are taking a road trip to take on Chowchilla at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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