Eastview extended their losing streak to 17 on Monday, dropping them down to 0-17. They lost 12-1 to the Apple Valley Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, with their most recent loss being a 6-5 defeat back in April.
As for Apple Valley, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-10. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.6 runs on average over those games.
For Apple Valley's part, Paxton Ames spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up nine Ks. The Eagles are undefeated when Ames allows three or fewer earned runs, but 4-10 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Apple Valley got a massive performance out of Cam Noland, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four RBI gave Noland a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Avery Mick, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Coming up, Eastview will take on Hastings at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Apple Valley, they will square off against Eagan at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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