Matadors
| 05/07/26 vs Concord | 2-3 |
| 05/05/26 @ Concord | 1-0 |
| 04/30/26 @ Berean Christian | 10-0 |
| 04/28/26 vs Berean Christian | 5-2 |
| 04/24/26 @ Northgate | 6-7 |
Miramonte dropped down to 14-8 on Thursday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Concord Bears by a score of 3-2. The Matadors were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bears earlier this season, when they won 1-0.
Alex Heath was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Graham Jenkins made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
As for Concord, their win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-7 and their overall record up to 7-15. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted against Miramonte since May 9, 2023.
On Concord's side, Max Dashner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up six Ks. Dashner is becoming a predictor of the Bears' success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 3-1 (and 4-14 when he doesn't).
On the hitting side, Damian Kochaphum was incredible, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one home run. That home run was his first of the season. Tony Hoshida was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Miramonte will host Las Lomas at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something the Matadors surely won't give up without a fight. As for Concord, they will head out on the road to challenge Mt. Diablo at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Red Devils have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.15 runs per game on average), something the Bears will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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