Dos Palos scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They never let the Tranquillity Tigers onto the board and left with a 29-0 victory. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Chaz Merrell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Merrell was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, Dos Palos got a massive performance out of Hernan Hernandez, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and a triple. Mason Soares was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with four runs, four RBI, and a stolen base.
Dos Palos' victory bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Tranquillity, their loss was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-8.
Dos Palos will head out on the road to square off against Mendota at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Tranquillity, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Avenal at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Tranquillity is facing Avenal at the right time seeing as Avenal is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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