Thursday just wasn't the day for California's offense. They fell 3-0 to the Linn Wildcats on Thursday. California's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For Linn's part, Austin Dudenhoeffer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Dudenhoeffer has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Dudenhoeffer was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Dudenhoeffer wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Curtis Deeken, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base.
Having lost for the first time this season, California fell to 3-1. As for Linn, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. California will take on Tipton at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Linn, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against New Bloomfield at 5:00 p.m.
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