Manteca was the 4-0 winner over Hughson when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Manteca Buffaloes fell just short of the Hughson Huskies by a score of 5-4 on Friday. The loss was the Buffaloes' first of the season.
Nate Slikker and Chris Chavez did some serious damage despite the final result: Slikker went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI, while Chavez scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those stolen bases marked the first that Chavez's stolen this season. Another player making a difference was Preston Smith, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Having lost for the first time this season, Manteca fell to 4-1. As for Hughson, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manteca will square off against Tracy at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hughson, they will face off against El Capitan at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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