Mountain View scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 12-6 margin over the Northridge Grizzlies. The victory was some much needed relief for Mountain View as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Roman Kenney made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 6.1 innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Kenney has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Kenney was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Jacob Mraz was incredible, going 4-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Brock Raabe was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with four RBI and a double.
Like Mountain View, Northridge also got a great game from a two-way player: Lincoln Lyons. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Lyons was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Diego Mondragon and Damian Alvarez stepped up to the plate in a big way. Mondragon scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Alvarez scored two runs while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jaycob Lermon, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Mountain View's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-13. As for Northridge, their loss was their eighth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-14.
Mountain View will head out on the road to take on Thompson Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Thompson Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Northridge, they will head out on the road to face off against Riverdale Ridge at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Riverdale Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
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