Shafter extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping them down to 1-3. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bishop Union Broncos. The Generals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Broncos apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
Joaquin Garza was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. He also put up two hits, which were his first of the season. Andy Gomez was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Bishop Union, they now have a winning record of 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since March 21, 2025.
On Bishop Union's side, Will Kemp was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. That's the most doubles Kemp has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Josiah Dondero, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run.
Looking ahead, Shafter will square off against East Bakersfield at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday. As for Bishop Union, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 11-1 defeat against Bakersfield on the 28th.
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