There's no place like home for Fallbrook, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Sage Creek Bobcats on Friday and snuck past 8-7. This was a revenge game for Fallbrook, as the team was forced to settle for a 3-1 defeat when these two played last Wednesday.
The team relied heavily on Austen Baker, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Brayden Dent, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Sage Creek's side, Zac Petersen made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Joey Hayes, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Sage Creek was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fallbrook only posted a batting average of .227.
Fallbrook pushed their record up to 8-18 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Sage Creek, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-11-1 record this season.
Fallbrook will look to defend their home field on Monday against Poway at 4:00 p.m. The last three games Fallbrook has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Sage Creek, they will head out on the road to take on Westview at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Westview will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Sage Creek surely won't give up without a fight.
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