Manteca can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent game on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Kimball Jaguars a 13-0 shutout. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Manteca considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
Nate Slikker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Preston Smith was a standout: he scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Rex Watson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Kimball's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Peyton Heizer, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
Manteca's win bumped their record up to 14-3-1. As for Kimball, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-13 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Manteca beat Kimball by a score of 14-4.
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