DeSales typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Asotin proved too difficult a challenge. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the DeSales Irish. This was a revenge contest for Asotin, as the team was forced to settle for a 3-2 loss when these two played on Tuesday.
GAVIN ELLS was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. ELLS has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. ELLS was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on COLT KELLEY, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was CODY ELLS, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
Asotin has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season. As for DeSales, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-4.
Asotin does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for DeSales, they will be playing at home against Waitsburg/Prescott at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. DeSales' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Waitsburg/Prescott's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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