In what's become a running theme this season, Skyview gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 11-3 margin over the Gateway Olympians. The win was familiar territory for Skyview who now have five in a row.
Joseph Ontiveros and Humberto Chavez were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Ontiveros pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Chavez tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Ontiveros scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Chavez went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, Bryan Contreras and Damian Rodriguez did most of the damage at the plate: Contreras got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four RBI, a run, and a double, while Rodriguez scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Rodriguez is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
On Gateway's side, Mervin Loya made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Skyview has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. As for Gateway, they now have a losing record at 9-10.
Skyview will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Aurora Central at 11:00 a.m. Skyview knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Aurora Central likes a good challenge. As for Gateway, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Adams City at 2:30 p.m. Adams City is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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