Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Coalinga). They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the King City Mustangs on Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Horned Toads needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
Luis Gutierrez
| 03/18/25 @ King City | 3 |
| 04/26/24 vs Dos Palos | 2 |
| 03/13/24 @ Sierra | 2 |
| 02/28/24 @ Washington Union | 2 |
| 03/11/25 @ Immanuel | 1 |
Luis Gutierrez was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Coalinga is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 1-2 otherwise. Gutierrez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Luke Wojewoda, who went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those RBI were his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Landon Kiker, who scored two runs and stole two bases.
Coalinga now has a winning record of 4-3. As for King City, their loss was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-8.
Coalinga didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 4-0 defeat against Fresno on the 19th. As for King City, they have also already played their next contest, a 9-2 loss against Stevenson on the 20th.
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