After losing to Valhalla the last time they met, Mission Hills decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Grizzlies came out on top in a nail-biter against the Norsemen on Thursday, sneaking past 6-4.
Nate Sheriff looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Micah Mecucci
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On the hitting side, Mission Hills got a big performance out of Micah Mecucci, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Those two runs gave Mecucci a new career-high. Cayden Smith also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Mission Hills' win bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Valhalla, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Mission Hills will welcome San Pasqual at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Grizzlies surely won't give up without a fight. As for Valhalla, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 3-1 defeat against Mt. Carmel on the 7th.
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