It was a proper cat-fight when San Ysidro took on Paloma Valley on Tuesday. The Cougars fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 7-5. The Cougars' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.
Mark Dunn was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Manny Torres stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Emmanuel Valdez, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles and one run.
San Ysidro's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Paloma Valley, the win got them back to even at 7-7.
Coming up, San Ysidro will be taking part in a tournament against Santa Fe Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Paloma Valley, they are taking a road trip to challenge Del Norte at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Nighthawks have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.
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