Sonora extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 24 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-15. They came up short against the Hughson Huskies, falling 12-1. That's two games in a row now that the Wildcats have lost by exactly 11 runs.
As for Hughson, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-10 record this season. Considering they have won six contests by more than eight runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Hughson's part, Tanner Ehlers made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Ehlers also tossed a walk, which is notable because Hughson is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 4-9 otherwise. Ehlers was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs.
In other pitching news, Gavin Gomez looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
Ehlers wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Noah Ocegueda, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI. That's the most runs Ocegueda has posted since back in March. Ben De Clercq also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sonora will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Hilmar at 4:00 p.m. on the 15th. As for Hughson, they will head out to take on Soquel at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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