Placer extends home winning streak to four

By Team Reports Mar 19, 2024, 10:07pm

Recap: Placer Hillmen vs. Florin Panthers

In what's become a running theme this season, Placer gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They blew past the Florin Panthers 9-3. With that victory, Placer brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.

Garrett Brink looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Jayson Glatt relieved him and did a solid job, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (he also didn't allow any walks).

On the hitting side, Aiden Geil was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.

On Florin's side, JaLon Johnson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.

Placer's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-3. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs per game. As for Florin, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.

Placer will be playing at home against Leroy Greene Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Placer will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Florin, they are on the road again on Monday to play Marysville at 4:00 p.m.

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