Prairie View came tearing into Tuesday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Riverdale Ridge Ravens by a score of 6-2.
Favi Gaeta made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple and one RBI.
Jerry Stone
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jerry Stone, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-2. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Noah Hernandez, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Prairie View's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.4 runs over those games. As for Riverdale Ridge, they moved to 7-4 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Prairie View will face off against Westminster at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wolves will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Thunderhawks surely won't give up without a fight. As for Riverdale Ridge, they will square off against Centaurus at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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