Buhach Colony proved they can win big on Wednesday (they won by six) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Los Banos Tigers 10-9. That's the fourth time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent victory being a 15-7 win on April 4th.
Buhach Colony got a great performance from Bryson Fainter as he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. What's more, Fainter posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March.
Jacob Medina
| 04/23/25 vs Golden Valley | 3 |
| 04/09/25 @ Merced | 3 |
| 04/07/25 vs Merced | 3 |
| 04/24/25 vs Los Banos | 2 |
| 03/10/25 @ Gregori | 2 |
| + 10 more games |
At the plate, Jacob Medina was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Buhach Colony is 5-1 when Medina posts two or more runs, but 3-14-1 otherwise. Dylan Newkirk was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
Buhach Colony kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.4 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 9.4.
Buhach Colony's record now sits at 8-15-1. As for Los Banos, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Buhach Colony will welcome Atwater at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Falcons' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Thunder's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Los Banos, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Golden Valley at 4:00 p.m. The Tigers are facing the Cougars at the right time seeing as the Cougars are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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