Downey extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 13-15 in the process. They came up short against the Turlock Bulldogs, falling 10-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Knights have suffered against the Bulldogs since April 12, 2023.
As for Turlock, their victory was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-6-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games.
For Turlock's part, Andrew Sevilla spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on one hit.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mason Hackler, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Jadon Boyer, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Downey and Turlock are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Knights will square off against Elk Grove at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Thundering Herd will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Downey surely won't give up without a fight. As for Turlock, they will challenge McClatchy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Bulldogs 2.9, the Lions 2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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