Casa Grande had lost three straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 16-6 to make it four. They fell just short of the Windsor Jaguars by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Gauchos have suffered since April 3, 2024.
Casa Grande saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Danny Mercado, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Abel Nolasco also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
As for Windsor, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games.
On Windsor's side, AJ Rakowski tossed a big game, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). Rakowski has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brandon Curry, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Casa Grande will host Vintage at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Crushers will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Gauchos surely won't give up without a fight. As for Windsor, they will be playing at home against Rancho Cotate at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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