Damonte Ranch was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They came up short against the Douglas Tigers, falling 15-6. If the Mustangs were looking for revenge after losing 12-1 to the Tigers when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Jared Hurlbert
| 03/27/25 vs Douglas | 1 |
| 03/19/25 @ Willow Canyon | 1 |
| 03/15/25 @ Tolleson | 2 |
| 03/13/25 @ Galena | 2 |
| 03/04/25 vs Wooster | 0 |
Damonte Ranch got a good showing from Jared Hurlbert, who pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Hurlbert has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Damonte Ranch saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Topher Shirley, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Damonte Ranch's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Douglas, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Damonte Ranch will welcome Galena at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Douglas, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Douglas Tigers face off against North Valleys Panthers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. North Valleys will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Douglas surely won't give up without a fight.
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