Superior had lost seven straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 8-14 to make it eight. They fell just short of the Valley Lutheran Flames by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Panthers have suffered since April 1st.
Superior saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Noah Jimenez, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. That double was Jimenez's first of the season.
As for Valley Lutheran, with the victory, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 21st.
On Valley Lutheran's side, Ethan Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks.
Superior and Valley Lutheran are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Panthers will face off against Desert Heights Prep at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Yote will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Superior surely won't give up without a fight. As for Valley Lutheran, they will square off against Hayden at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Lobos' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Flames' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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