Mountain View was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Cedar Valley Aviators by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mountain View of the 14-9 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2022.
Mountain View got a good showing from Sam Tatton, who tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Elian Tortoledo was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Charlie Hill, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
On Cedar Valley's side, Dredyn Mortensen looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Landon Johnson was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Josh Sivert was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Mountain View now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Cedar Valley, their win bumped their record up to 6-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mountain View will take on Woods Cross at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Woods Cross is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning Mountain View will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Cedar Valley, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Weber at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Weber is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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