Douglas can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They walked away with a 10-5 victory over the Esperanza Aztecs.
Titus Gocke looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits.
At the plate, Jeffrey Peters and Jake Hoover did most of the damage at the plate: Peters scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Hoover scored three runs while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits Peters has posted since back in April of 2024. Aiden Tarlo was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
The win got Douglas back to even at 4-4. As for Esperanza, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Douglas will be taking part in a tournament against Citrus Valley at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. As for Esperanza, they will square off against Sunny Hills at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. Esperanza is facing Sunny Hills at the right time seeing as Sunny Hills is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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