Mt. Diablo extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 3-11 in the process. They lost 23-0 to the Miramonte Matadors. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Matadors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-0 on Tuesday.
As for Miramonte, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-10. That 23 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Miramonte's part, Casey Yung and Jonah Imberg were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Yung struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Imberg pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Yung also tossed no walks, which is notable because Miramonte is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 3-9 otherwise. At bat, Yung went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI, while Imberg got on base in three of his five plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those four runs gave Imberg a new career-high.
In other batting news, Miramonte got a massive performance out of Ian Hughes, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two hits gave Hughes a new career-high. Tanner Strand was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mt. Diablo will host Berean Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Red Devils' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Miramonte, they will welcome Northgate at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Matadors 3.2, the Broncos 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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