After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Green River brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They came out on top against the Pinnacle Panthers on Friday by a score of 15-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The win was some much needed relief for the Pirates as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Rolando Anguiano made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in hits. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Gabriel Quintana was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Cristian Mendoza was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Green River was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .464. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Green River's victory ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-8. As for Pinnacle, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Green River will face off against Panguitch at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Panguitch will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Green River surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pinnacle, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Tintic at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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