Compton extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping their season record down to 8-14-1 in the process. They came up short against the Dominguez Dons, falling 9-1. The Tarbabes were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Dons earlier this season, when they won 4-0.
As for Dominguez, with the win, they broke their eight-game losing streak and moved their record to 8-15-1. They not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since April 1st (when they won 18-4).
For Dominguez's part, Oscar Villa made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Villa also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Dominguez is 4-2 when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-13-1 otherwise. Villa was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Daveon Brim was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Dominguez's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 5-15-1 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Nathen Acosta, who went 1-for-2 with two runs.
Compton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Dominguez, they will host Lynwood at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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