It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Torrey Pines ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Del Norte Warriors out 5-4.
Peyton Rodgers made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over eight innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Rodgers has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Rodgers was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nolan Young, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with a double and an RBI. Aidan Stroot was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Torrey Pines' win bumped their record up to 19-9. As for Del Norte, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-14-1.
Torrey Pines didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 5-4 victory vs. Del Norte on the 7th. Del Norte does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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