Kimball was not the first on the board on Thursday, but they got there more often. They came out on top against the Downey Knights by a score of 6-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Jaguars.
Aj Mccarrell made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other pitching news, Joshua Ruiz-Jara looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Benny Aguilar, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Carson Pollack was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Kimball's record is now 3-5. As for Downey, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kimball will welcome Gregori at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Downey, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Salinas at 12:00 p.m. The last three games the Cowboys have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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