Skyline was the 5-4 winner over Alta when they last played one another last Tuesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Skyline Eagles fell just short of the Alta Hawks by a score of 6-5 on Wednesday.
Andrew Lindquist was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, Brooks Walker made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Charlie Billick, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Alta's side, John Warren tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Warren has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Colton Hall was incredible, scoring a run while going 3-for-3. Jose Periera was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
Skyline has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season. As for Alta, their win bumped their record up to 11-7.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Skyline beat Alta by a score of 12-10.
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