After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Paradise Valley, North was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the Metro Tech Knights. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Mustangs as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Joey Morales spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up 14 Ks. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because North is 2-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 1-9 otherwise.
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At the plate, North saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Javier Hernandez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Those two hits gave Hernandez a new career-high. Another was Andrew Ortega, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
North's win bumped their record up to 3-10. As for Metro Tech, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North will venture away from home to challenge Fairfax at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Metro Tech, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on McClintock at 3:45 p.m. on the 15th.
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