Silver Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Academy of Careers & Exploration Eagle. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Silver Valley of the 16-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
Jaden Sassone was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Sassone was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Like Silver Valley, Academy of Careers & Exploration also got a great game from a two-way player: Silas Urtiaga. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Urtiaga was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Robbie Mazzarese was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Silver Valley's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Academy of Careers & Exploration, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Silver Valley will challenge Lucerne Valley at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Lucerne Valley will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Academy of Careers & Exploration, they will head out on the road to face off against Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Monday.
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