Avenal had lost nine straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-18 to make it ten. They lost 19-0 to the Coalinga Horned Toads. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Horned Toads this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-1 back in April.
As for Coalinga, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 12.2 runs.
For Coalinga's part, Drake 'Swish' Stevens made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out ten over 4.2 innings pitched. Stevens has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Luis Gutierrez was incredible, going 4-for-5 with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Juan Ramirez Jr, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and two RBI.
Coming up, Avenal will square off against Kings Christian at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The Buccaneers will need to watch out since the Crusaders have now posted at least ten runs in their last three games. As for Coalinga, they will take on Mendota at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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