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| 03/27/26 - Away | 5-3 W |
| 03/28/25 - Home | 2-9 L |
| 04/18/24 - Away | 1-8 L |
| 04/12/24 - Home | 7-9 L |
| 04/20/23 - Home | 5-3 W |
| + 2 more games |
Douglas took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Mica Mountain, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bulldogs narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Thunderbolts 5-3. That's two games straight that the Bulldogs have won by exactly two runs.
Rafael Buzane was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emiliano Fimbres, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Trase Rodriguez was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Douglas kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The win made it two in a row for Douglas and bumps their season record up to 10-6. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of two runs across that stretch. As for Mica Mountain, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Douglas will square off against Sahuarita at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Mustangs' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mica Mountain, they will take on Cienega at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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