After flying high against Le Grand last Wednesday, Mariposa County came back down to earth. The Mariposa County Grizzlies lost 10-3 to the Le Grand Bulldogs on Friday. Mariposa County was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Le Grand apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played.
Ben Lingenfelter put in work while hitting and pitching. He tossed 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits. Lingenfelter was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Lingenfelter wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dominic Hughes, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Like Mariposa County, Le Grand also got a great game from a two-way player: DIEGO MARTINEZ. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). MARTINEZ has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. MARTINEZ was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, COLTON HASLAM was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. DIEGO ROMERO was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Mariposa County's defeat dropped their record down to 15-8. As for Le Grand, the win got them back to even at 9-9.
Mariposa County will head out on the road to challenge Leroy Greene Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Leroy Greene Academy is coming into the contest with six straight victories at home, so Mariposa County will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Le Grand does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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