After losing to Yosemite the last time they met, Chowchilla decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Tribe walked away with a 10-7 victory over the Badgers on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Tribe as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Dillon Watkins
| 05/08/26 @ Yosemite | 9 |
| 05/01/26 vs Minarets | 8 |
| 04/17/26 vs Sierra | 15 |
Dillon Watkins made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Chowchilla let Tristan Beardsley and Isaak Barbosa run wild. Beardsley went 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Barbosa went 4-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most runs Beardsley has posted since back in March. Angel Fernandez was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one double.
Chowchilla's record now sits at 11-12. As for Yosemite, they dropped their record down to 12-14 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Chowchilla is set to face off against their familiar foe Riverdale at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Yosemite will challenge rival Parlier at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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