The Silver Valley Trojans will head out on the road to challenge Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Silver Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Silver Valley had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy put an end to it on Tuesday. Silver Valley fell just short of Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy by a score of 3-2. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Silver Valley in their matchups with Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy: they've now lost five in a row.
Jaden Sassone spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Phillip Lavea was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Joseph Rippey, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Silver Valley's loss dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-13.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Silver Valley has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.2. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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