Petersburg came into Friday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past the Jayton Jaybirds 15-5. Petersburg's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
SAUL RUIZ was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (he also only allowed one walk). RUIZ was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Malachi Sedillo and Colton Sharples did most of the damage at the plate: Sedillo scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Sharples scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was JEREMY GARCIA, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Petersburg's victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-5. As for Jayton, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
Petersburg will have a chance to go back-to-back against Jayton: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 1:00 p.m. on Monday.
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