Mountain View scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Dobson Mustangs. The win was just what Mountain View needed coming off of a 13-3 loss in their prior contest.
Chase Welker made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Welker was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Aidan Pavlovic looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
Back at the plate, Mountain View got a big performance out of Brandon McKnight, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4. Justice Yanke was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
On Dobson's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brenston Velasquez, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Mountain View's victory bumped their record up to 9-14. As for Dobson, they dropped their record down to 11-13 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Mountain View will take on Skyline at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Mountain View is facing Skyline at the right time seeing as Skyline is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Dobson, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mountain View at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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