Peoria can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Deer Valley Skyhawks out 7-5. This was payback for Peoria, who suffered an 8-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Hunter Clark made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Clark was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Clark wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nathaniel Brice, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Christian Waldera, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Deer Valley's side, they got a good showing from Carter Reitz, who pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits.
At the plate, Cameron Waddell made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Nate Gentz was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Peoria's victory bumped their record up to 9-11. As for Deer Valley, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-5.
Peoria will head out on the road to square off against Deer Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Deer Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Coronado at 3:45 p.m. Deer Valley will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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