Murrieta Valley came into Thursday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Chaparral Pumas out 5-4. This was a revenge contest for Murrieta Valley, as the team was forced to settle for a 9-6 loss when these two played last Tuesday.
Jesiah Generoso made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over eight innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Generoso has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Generoso was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Bear Bachmeier was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Rainn McMillan was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run.
On Chaparral's side, Braylon Doughty made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
Murrieta Valley's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 14-10. As for Chaparral, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Murrieta Valley will take on Temecula Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Temecula Valley's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Murrieta Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Chaparral, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Paloma Valley at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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