The Le Grand Bulldogs will take on the Waterford Wildcats at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Le Grand is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Le Grand took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They skirted past Mariposa County 4-2. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Bulldogs as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Diego Martinez
| 04/10/25 @ Gustine | 3 |
| 02/27/25 @ Hilmar | 3 |
| 03/11/25 @ Modesto Christian | 2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Mariposa County | 1 |
| 03/20/25 vs Stone Ridge Christian | 1 |
Diego Martinez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. He has become a key player for Le Grand: the team is undefeated when he allows at most two earned runs, but 5-6 otherwise. Martinez was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
Martinez wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Fabian Meza, who went 2-for-4 with one RBI.
Le Grand hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Waterford fell victim to Mariposa County and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 11-0 to the Grizzlies. The Wildcats' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Waterford's loss dropped their record down to 8-13. As for Le Grand, their win bumped their record up to 11-6.
Le Grand took their victory against Waterford in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 15-1 score. Will the Bulldogs repeat their success, or do the Wildcats have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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