University Prep had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Yreka Miners on Thursday and snuck past 4-3. This was a revenge match for University Prep, as the team was forced to settle for a 4-1 loss when these two played last Tuesday.
University Prep got a great performance from Jacob Lindell as he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, University Prep's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Colton Kinneavy, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Lane Powell was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
On Yreka's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lucas Day, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Yreka didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 13 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
University Prep's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-12. As for Yreka, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
University Prep will face off against Hillcrest at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Yreka, they will square off against Lompoc at 10:00 a.m. on Monday.
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