Credo is 3-0 against Potter Valley since February of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Credo Gryphon will head out on the road to take on the Potter Valley Bearcats at 4:00 p.m. Credo is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Credo stacked a fifth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Calistoga an 11-0 shutout. That's two games straight that Credo has won by exactly 11 runs.
Luke Gruendle made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. Gruendle has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Gruendle was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tommy `Simmons, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Henry Humpherys, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Potter Valley can finally bid farewell to their ten-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over Laytonville.
Gunnar Denton was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Wyatt Grieve, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Credo's record is now 12-2. As for Potter Valley, their win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-8.
Potter Valley's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Credo has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. It's a different story for Potter Valley, though, as they've only averaged .316. Will they be able to contain Credo's hitters?
Credo took their victory against Potter Valley in their previous meeting back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 18-3. Will Credo repeat their success, or does Potter Valley have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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