Pinnacle was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 18th straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 27-1 to the Valley Buffalos.
For Valley's part, Weston Baird was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed 2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Baird also set a new season-high mark in walks allowed with two. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances while logging 3 RBIs, 3 runs, and 1 triple. The game also marked his sixth in a row in which he got on base at least two times.
In other pitching news, Baird looked comfortable as he tossed 2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also set a new season-high mark in walks allowed with two.
Pinnacle has now lost 11 of their last 13 games on the road. That leaves them at an 0-12 record this season. As for Valley, they have now won nine of their last 12 games at home. That gives them a 10-3 record this season.
Looking ahead, Pinnacle will host Panguitch at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Valley, they will face off against Wayne at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Buffalos will need to watch out since the Badgers have now posted at least 10 runs every time they've taken the field this season.
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