Avenal was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 17-0 to the Dos Palos Broncos. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Avenal of the 14-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Dos Palos' part, Gilbert Ramirez made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Ramirez was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Dos Palos let Gavin Estrada and Chaz Merrell loose on the outfield. Estrada scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5, while Merrell scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Ace Obanion, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Avenal's defeat dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Dos Palos, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-11.
Avenal will challenge Firebaugh at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Firebaugh will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Avenal surely won't give up without a fight. As for Dos Palos, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Tranquillity at 4:00 p.m. Dos Palos is facing Tranquillity at the right time seeing as Tranquillity is stuck on a 12-game losing streak.
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