There's no place like home for Le Grand, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Mariposa County Grizzlies on Friday as the Le Grand Bulldogs made off with a 10-3 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Le Grand needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
DIEGO MARTINEZ made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). MARTINEZ has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. MARTINEZ was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on COLTON HASLAM, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. DIEGO ROMERO was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Like Le Grand, Mariposa County also got a great game from a two-way player: Ben Lingenfelter. He tossed 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits. Lingenfelter was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Lingenfelter wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dominic Hughes, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Le Grand's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-9. As for Mariposa County, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-8.
Le Grand does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mariposa County, they will head out on the road to square off against Leroy Greene Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Leroy Greene Academy will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Mariposa County surely won't give up without a fight.
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