Firebaugh had lost four straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 4-20 to make it five. They lost 15-8 to Fresno Christian. Firebaugh was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Fresno Christian apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2015.
As for Fresno Christian, they moved to 10-14 with that win, which also ended their five-game losing streak. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their two-run performance the contest before.
For Fresno Christian's part, Tristian Davis was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Davis also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Fresno Christian is 2-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 8-13 otherwise. Davis was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Braden Belmont, who went 3-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucas Adanalian, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Firebaugh will take on Dos Palos at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Broncos have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Fresno Christian, they will challenge Fowler at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The Redcats' pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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