Los Altos lost to Mountain View last Wednesday, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Los Altos Eagles came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mountain View Spartans and snuck past 8-6.
Darrion Wesley was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Wesley was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run.
In other pitching news, Los Altos got a great performance from Eric Colgrove as he pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Colgrove has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Aaron Baum was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Channing Hautop, who went 2-for-2 with three RBI and two doubles.
On Mountain View's side, Dylan Wenks made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Los Altos has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a massive bump to their 9-8 record this season. As for Mountain View, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-10.
Los Altos didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 10-9 win vs. Aptos on the 20th. Mountain View has also already played their next match, a 16-11 victory against Menlo-Atherton on the 20th.
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