Dos Palos proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 30) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Mendota Aztecs 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Broncos have posted since March 1st.

Gilbert Ramirez
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Gilbert Ramirez made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. He is becoming a predictor of Dos Palos' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-7 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Dos Palos let Tevin Clay and Chaz Merrell run wild. Clay scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Merrell scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Dos Palos' victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-7. As for Mendota, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dos Palos will welcome Tranquillity at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mendota, they will host Coalinga at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Horned Toads will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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