Barstow scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They never let the Granite Hills Cougars onto the board and left with an 8-0 victory. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Dominic Acosta made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Acosta has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Acosta was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Evan Hernandez was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles. Michael Robles was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Barstow's victory bumped their record up to 6-9. As for Granite Hills, their defeat was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-10.
Barstow has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Adelanto at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Granite Hills, they will head out on the road to face off against Silverado at 3:15 p.m. on Monday.
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