Tulare Western dropped their record down to 12-12-1 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins at home. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hanford Bullpups. Mustangs fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Bullpups since on Wednesday.
Chi'El Sanchez made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
As for Hanford, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 13-12. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 2.5 runs across that stretch.
On Hanford's side, Thane Herman was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Herman is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Aiden Smith, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tulare Western will challenge Lemoore at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The last four games the Tigers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Hanford, they will face off against Mission Oak at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The last three games the Hawks have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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