California City had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Saturday. They never let the McFarland Cougars onto the board and left with a 16-0 win. California City might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won four matches by seven runs or more this season.
Dakoda Kusmit made a splash no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. Kusmit has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Kusmit was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Jeremiah Baker and Jack Moore did most of the damage at the plate: Baker went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple, while Moore scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Moore is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Henry Ramsey, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
California City's victory bumped their record up to 6-4-1. As for McFarland, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
California City didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 7-6 win vs. Corcoran on the 16th. McFarland has also already played their next game, an 11-10 victory against Strathmore on the 16th.
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