Bret Harte came tearing into Wednesday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with an 11-7 victory over the Sonora Wildcats. 11 seems to be a good number for Bret Harte as the squad scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Jack Trent and Ben Lenard made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Trent tossed 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Meanwhile, Lenard tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Trent scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4, while Lenard scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Sawyer Maurer was excellent, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-4. Fox Darby was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Sonora's side, Wyatt Holt was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Brody Speer, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Bret Harte now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Sonora, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season.
Bret Harte will look to defend their home field on Friday against Calaveras at 4:00 p.m. Calaveras is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Sonora, they will head out on the road to square off against Summerville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Summerville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
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