The Los Molinos Bulldogs will face off against the Modoc Braves at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Los Molinos is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They never let Fall River onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory. Winning may never get old, but Los Molinos sure is getting used to it with their tenth in a row.
Jaydin Underwood looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Los Molinos let Izick Nelson and Harrison Hamre loose on the outfield. Nelson scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3, while Hamre scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Wyatt Gillett was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Modoc's hitters rose to the challenge against a Spartans pitching crew that boasted an average of only 4.08 runs allowed on Friday. Modoc blew past East Nicolaus 11-0. The win was nothing new for Modoc as they're now sitting on three straight.
Colin Jeffers was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Jeffers was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jafeth Mendez, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ryan Weber, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Los Molinos is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 14 games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season. As for Modoc, their victory bumped their record up to 10-11.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Los Molinos has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .468. However, it's not like Modoc struggles in that department as they've averaged .544. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Los Molinos skirted past Modoc 9-8 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Los Molinos since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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