Golden Valley and Yosemite squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Golden Valley had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Yosemite Badgers by a score of 2-1. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, Golden Valley couldn't push the score so high this time.
Cristian Torres put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. Torres was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a double. He has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times he's played.
On Yosemite's side, Preston Radliff spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, Yosemite saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brady Olson, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Cody Rich, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Golden Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 10-18. As for Yosemite, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 17-10.
Golden Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Yosemite, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Firebaugh at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Firebaugh will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Yosemite surely won't give up without a fight.
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