Pinconning had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Shepherd Bluejays out 6-5. That's two games straight that Pinconning has won by just one run.
For Shepherd's part, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Easton VanAlstine, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double. Bryce Smith was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Pinconning's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-2. As for Shepherd, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pinconning will take on Central at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Central's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Pinconning's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Shepherd, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Beaverton at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last four games Shepherd has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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