For the second straight game, Scotts Valley will face off against San Lorenzo Valley. The Falcons will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Cougars at 4:00 p.m.
Scotts Valley headed into their last game having not scored more than two runs for three straight, but San Lorenzo Valley let them put that streak behind them. The Falcons were the clear victors by a 12-1 margin over the Cougars on Tuesday. The Falcons have beaten the Cougars the last six times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Cougars has come to flipping the script.
Lukas Bloom and Nick Acton were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Bloom didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Acton tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Bloom has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. At the plate, Bloom went 3-for-5 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double, while Acton went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. That's the most RBI Bloom has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Clayton Pryor was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Monte Jordan was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Scotts Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. They are 4-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Scotts Valley's win bumped their record up to 11-14. As for San Lorenzo Valley, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-22.
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