Grossmont took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Rancho Bernardo, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Foothillers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Broncos on Tuesday, sneaking past 5-3. The win was some much needed relief for the Foothillers as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Grossmont got a great performance from Jacob Holman as he pitched six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. The Foothillers are 4-1 when Holman allows one or fewer earned runs, but 1-5 otherwise.
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Max Tufugafale, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
Grossmont's victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Rancho Bernardo, they dropped their record down to 4-6 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grossmont will venture away from home to take on Point Loma at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Pointers will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Foothillers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rancho Bernardo, they are taking a road trip to challenge Eastlake at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Titans' pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so the Broncos' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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