El Dorado extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 12-12. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Wheatland Pirates. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Cougars have suffered since February 26th.
Jackson Miller
| 04/18/26 vs Wheatland | 2 |
| 04/14/26 vs Liberty Ranch | 2 |
| 04/08/26 @ Liberty Ranch | 0 |
Jackson Miller put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Miller wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Daniel Parsons, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
As for Wheatland, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 16-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs over those games.
On Wheatland's side, they let Jordan James and Hughston Rodney run wild. James went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple, while Rodney went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most hits James has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Kale Nakamura, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Coming up, El Dorado will venture away from home to square off against Amador at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Wheatland, they will host Colfax at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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