Encina had lost four straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-10 to make it five. They lost 16-1 to the Western Sierra Collegiate Academy Wolves. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wolves this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-3 on Tuesday.
As for Western Sierra Collegiate Academy, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-3. That looming 16-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Western Sierra Collegiate Academy's part, Nathan Patel and Glen Boley made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Patel pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Boley struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is 3-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 1-2 otherwise. At the plate, Patel got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Boley went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. The dominant performance also gave Patel a new career-high in hits (two).
In other batting news, Jaxson Orosco was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and one run. Those RBI were his first of the season. Ethan Simmons was another key player, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.
Coincidentally, Encina and Western Sierra Collegiate Academy will both be playing Foresthill the next time they take the field. The Wolves will host the Wildfires at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, while the Bulldogs will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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