In what's become a running theme this season, Chowchilla gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Sierra Chieftains. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Chowchilla.
Ryan Deatherage was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). Deatherage was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Davian Stephenson, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Layne Turner, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Like Chowchilla, Sierra also got a great game from a two-way player: Micah Goodman. He tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Goodman has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Goodman was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Chowchilla's victory bumped their record up to 12-9. As for Sierra, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 12-8.
Chowchilla will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Caruthers at 4:00 p.m. Caruthers is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Sierra, they will head out on the road to face off against Yosemite at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sierra is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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