Shafter was handed a seven-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Bishop Union Broncos 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Generals have posted since May 21, 2024.
Joaquin Garza was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Garza was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Nini Garcia was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Noah Bill, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Shafter now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Bishop Union, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-2 record.
Looking ahead, Shafter will be playing in front of their home fans against East Bakersfield at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Bishop Union, they will head out on the road to face off against Frazier Mountain at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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