Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask North Tahoe). They were the clear victor by a 15-8 margin over the Pershing County Mustangs on Saturday. The Lakers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by six runs or more this season.

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North Tahoe got a massive performance out of Alexis Ibarra, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. The dominant performance also gave Ibarra a new career-high in hits (three). Another player making a difference was Peter Rusek, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
North Tahoe kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.
North Tahoe's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Pershing County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
When North Tahoe and Pershing County next hit the field, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. North Tahoe will try to stop Yerington's four-game winning streak when they meet at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North Tahoe's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Pershing County's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Similarly, Pershing County will challenge West Wendover and their three-game winning streak at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. North Tahoe is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
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