Del Oro had lost six straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-22 to make it seven. They came up short against the Mira Monte Lions, falling 12-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-2 on Tuesday.
As for Mira Monte, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 11-11. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games.
For Mira Monte's part, Emmanuel Gonzalez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Gonzalez also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Mira Monte is 4-2 when he allows at most one earned run, but 7-9 otherwise. Gonzalez was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games he's played.
In other pitching news, Anthony Bugareno looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Cristian Villapando was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Alex Anaya also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Coming up, Del Oro will square off against San Luis Obispo Classical Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Grizzlies have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.43 runs per game on average), something the Suns will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Mira Monte, they will challenge Arvin at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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