League recap: Temecula Valley runs winning streak to nine

By Staff Report May 21, 2012, 12:00am

Southwestern league recap: 5/21/12

Temecula Valley (19-6, 11-4) is riding a league-best 9-game winning streak. The streak was extended by another game over the past week, an 11-0 victory over Santiago. The team's hottest hitter over the past week was Dakota Thompson, who had two hits and drove in three runs.

Tyler Russell was the best pitcher in the league this week, leading Vista Murrieta. He won one game and struck out six batters.

The Golden Bears' pitchers were the toughest in the league on opposing hitters this week, giving up only two hits. Temecula Valley has surrendered a mere 173 hits this season.