Dougherty Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Amador Valley Dons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 16-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2024.
Dougherty Valley got a good showing from Mason Ochoa, who tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. What's more, Ochoa posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
At the plate, Dougherty Valley saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aiden Marriott, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI. Brendan Weng also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Dougherty Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Amador Valley, their record now sits at 5-1.
Dougherty Valley wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 4-3 loss against Saint Mary's on the 24th. As for Amador Valley, they have also already played their next match, a 4-3 defeat against Campolindo on the 22nd.
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