Hilmar entered their tilt with Mariposa County with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They had just enough and edged the Mariposa County Grizzlies out 2-1. Despite the victory, that was the fewest runs Hilmar has scored all season.
Jason Lundquist looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Caden Wood was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. John Labno was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with an RBI.
On Mariposa County's side, Dominic Hughes was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Hilmar has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. As for Mariposa County, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-5.
Hilmar will be playing in front of their home fans against Escalon at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hilmar is on a three-game streak of home wins, Escalon a three-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for Mariposa County, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Delhi at 4:00 p.m. Mariposa County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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