The Amador Buffaloes will venture away from home to challenge the El Dorado Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
On Friday, Amador came up short against Bret Harte and fell 6-3.
El Dorado came out on top against Colfax on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run seventh inning. The Cougars walked away with a 10-7 win over the Falcons. The high-scoring effort was just what the Cougars needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
JJ Allen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of El Dorado's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-10 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Joe Parsons was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in February. Garrison Ewing was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
El Dorado kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Amador has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-11-1 record this season. As for El Dorado, they now have a winning record of 11-10.
Amador might still be hurting after the 14-1 loss they got from El Dorado in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Buffaloes avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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