Sonora had lost 13 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-17 to make it 14. They came up short against the Hilmar Yellowjackets, falling 13-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Yellowjackets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 4-3 on Wednesday.
Evan Severson was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
As for Hilmar, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-8. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by nine runs or more this season.
On Hilmar's side, Caleb Contreras was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Contreras is becoming a predictor of Hilmar's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 5-2 (and 5-6 when he doesn't). Contreras was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, John Lopez was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Hilmar is undefeated when Lopez posts two or more stolen bases, but 7-8 otherwise. Dana Gentry was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Coincidentally, Sonora and Hilmar will both be playing Hughson the next time they take the field. The Wildcats will host the Huskies at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Yellowjackets will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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