Rock Academy lost to El Cajon Valley back in March of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Rock Academy Warriors had just enough and edged the El Cajon Valley Braves out 8-6.
Jack Villanueva was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits (he also only allowed one walk). Villanueva was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Quentin Uhland, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Logan Saathoff was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Like Rock Academy, El Cajon Valley also got a great game from a two-way player: Matias Herrera. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Herrera was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, Joseph Johnson was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
The win got Rock Academy back to even at 3-3. As for El Cajon Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 5-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rock Academy is on the road again on Wednesday to play Orange Glen at 4:00 p.m. Rock Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season. As for El Cajon Valley, they will head out on the road to face off against Hoover at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. El Cajon Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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