Hilmar was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 16-1 to the Hughson Huskies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hilmar of the 14-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Dakota Maynard made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run.
On Hughson's side, Max Mankins made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Mankins has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Mankins was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, JC Lupercio was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Paul Wagner, who scored three runs and stole a base.
Hilmar's loss dropped their record down to 12-12. As for Hughson, the victory (which was their 13th in a row) raised their record to 24-2.
Hilmar does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hughson, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Linden at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Hughson is on a four-game streak of home wins, Linden a four-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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