Manteca hadn't done well against Sierra recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Manteca Buffaloes never let the Sierra Timberwolves get on the board and left with a 3-0 victory. The win was familiar territory for the Buffaloes, who have now won four matchups in a row.
Nate Slikker
| 03/19/25 @ Sierra | 9 |
| 03/08/25 vs Patterson | 3 |
| 03/03/25 @ Patterson | 7 |
| 02/26/25 @ Tracy | 2 |
| 02/19/25 vs Central Valley | 4 |
| + 6 more games |
The result came thanks to Nate Slikker's shutout, as he gave up just three hits and racked up nine Ks. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024.
At the plate, Edward Anthony was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-3. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024.
Manteca's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Sierra, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5.
Manteca will have a chance to go back-to-back against Sierra: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 1:30 p.m. on Friday.
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