Sonora proved they can win big last Wednesday (they won by nine) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Orestimba Warriors 7-6. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 15-6 last Wednesday.
Sonora got a great performance from James Herd as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over 4.1 innings pitched. What's more, Herd gave up only two walks, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, Tanner Navarro was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Sonora is 2-1 when Navarro posts two or more stolen bases, but 0-8 otherwise. Jeremy Snyder was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases.
Wildcats
| 03/21/25 @ Orestimba | 7-6 |
| 03/19/25 vs Orestimba | 15-6 |
| 03/12/25 @ Escalon | 1-14 |
| 03/08/25 vs Dos Palos | 0-10 |
| 03/04/25 vs Bret Harte | 2-12 |
Sonora's win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-9. As for Orestimba, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-13.
Looking ahead, Sonora will face off against Ripon at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Orestimba, they will challenge Hughson at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Hughson's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Orestimba's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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