Firebaugh had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-7 to make it seven. They lost 11-1 to the Yosemite Badgers. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Badgers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Yosemite, they now have a winning record of 5-4. That looming 11-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Yosemite's part, Cooper Troutner tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over five innings pitched. Troutner also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because the Badgers are 3-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 2-3 otherwise.
At the plate, Yosemite got a massive performance out of Brady Olson, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most stolen bases Olson has posted since back in April of 2025. Taytum Whitesides was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Firebaugh will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Mariposa County at 4:00 p.m. on the 23rd. As for Yosemite, they will take on Dos Palos at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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