If Los Gatos was riding high fresh off their 6-0 takedown of Leland last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Los Gatos lost 9-3 to the Hollister Haybalers on Saturday. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Haybalers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Los Gatos got a good showing from Nicholas Olcott, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Olcott has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Los Gatos saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hudson Schrader, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.
Los Gatos' defeat dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Hollister, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 7-2.
Looking ahead, Los Gatos is taking a road trip to face off against Los Altos at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Los Altos' pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so Los Gatos' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hollister, they will be playing at home against St. Francis at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hollister's pitchers better be ready for this one: St. Francis has averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.
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