Upper Lake had lost 13 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-4 to make it 14. They lost 22-2 to the South Fork Cubs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 6-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
Upper Lake saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jimmy Sanchez, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
As for South Fork, their win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-3. Considering their hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
On South Fork's side, Travis Way made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Way was even better at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Mason Bell was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Bodhi Howes, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
Looking ahead, Upper Lake will be playing at home against Laytonville at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for South Fork, they will take on Colusa in a tournament on Thursday.
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