Sonora had lost seven straight at home dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 0-4-1 to make it eight. They lost 17-2 to the Amador Buffaloes. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Buffaloes this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 on Friday.
Sonora saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cameron Pousard, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI. That double was Pousard's first of the season.
As for Amador, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games.
On Amador's side, they gave Henry Boetzer the start and clearly made the right call: he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. What's more, Boetzer posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2025.
At the plate, Brad Blankenheim was a standout: he went 1-for-4 with four runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Blankenheim is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Trevor Clement was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
Coming up, Sonora will be playing in front of their home fans against Calaveras at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Red Hawks have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Amador, they will face off against Franklin at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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