Gig Harbor lost to Peninsula last Tuesday, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The Gig Harbor Tides came out on top in a nail-biter against the Peninsula Seahawks and snuck past 5-3.
Quentin Bockhorn looked comfortable as he tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Gig Harbor's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Hunter Payne, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Payne is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
On Peninsula's side, Tristan Miller was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched.
Gig Harbor's win bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Peninsula, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-8 record this season.
Gig Harbor will head out on the road to challenge Rogers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gig Harbor's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Rogers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Peninsula does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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