Putnam Vo-Tech had lost four straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-8 to make it five. They fell just short of the Pathfinder RVT Pioneers by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Beavers have suffered since May 7, 2024.
As for Pathfinder RVT, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games.
For Pathfinder RVT's part, Brayden Mega made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Mega has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tim Russell, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That double was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Grayson Griswold, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Looking ahead, Putnam Vo-Tech will head out to face off against Commerce at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pathfinder RVT, they will challenge Palmer at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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