Dinuba extended their losing streak to five on Saturday, dropping them down to 3-8. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Minarets Mustangs. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Emperors have suffered since May 7, 2025.
Abraham Raya was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
As for Minarets, they pushed their record up to 10-2-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games.
On Minarets' side, their victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Torin Wolf, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Looking ahead, Dinuba will be playing at home against Tulare Western at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Minarets, they will head out on the road to square off against Caruthers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Blue Raiders have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season.
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