Paso Robles came out on top against Atascadero on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run second inning. The Bearcats took their match against the Greyhounds 9-4. The game was the first time the Bearcats have beaten the Greyhounds on their field since April 27, 2022.
Nate Contreras
| 03/27/25 @ Atascadero | 4 |
| 03/20/25 vs San Luis Obispo | 3 |
| 05/08/25 @ Atascadero | 1 |
| 05/01/25 @ Templeton | 1 |
| 03/01/25 vs Buena | 1 |
Nate Contreras spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on three hits and racked up eight Ks. He is becoming a predictor of Paso Robles' success: when he allows at most three earned runs the team is 5-2 (and 8-9 when he doesn't).
At the plate, Emmett Dobroth was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April. Xander Hermanson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Paso Robles kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Paso Robles is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-11 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games. As for Atascadero, their loss dropped their record down to 12-14.
Paso Robles wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 16-6 victory against Pioneer Valley on the 12th. As for Atascadero, they have also already played their next match, a 9-5 win against Cabrillo on the 10th.
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