Orestimba scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 win over the Mariposa County Grizzlies. This was a revenge game for Orestimba, as the team was forced to settle for a 6-5 defeat when these two played last Wednesday.
Alex Millan made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Millan was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nate Perez, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Jasen Gonzales was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
On Mariposa County's side, Hunter Johnson was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Dominic Hughes, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Orestimba's victory bumped their record up to 4-16. As for Mariposa County, their loss dropped their record down to 13-6.
Orestimba will be playing in front of their home fans against Delhi at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Orestimba has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Mariposa County, they will head out on the road to face off against Gustine at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Gustine is coming into the matchup with four straight wins at home, so Mariposa County will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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