For the second straight game, West Valley will face off against Temescal Canyon. The Mustangs will challenge the Titans at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. West Valley is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
Things were looking good for West Valley after they put the first run on the board on Wednesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They came up short against Temescal Canyon, falling 10-3.
For Temescal Canyon's part, they got a great performance from Tristan Skaggs-Whittle as he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
At the plate, Brock Dixon was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. Gannon Gonzales was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Temescal Canyon kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as West Valley only managed five hits.
Temescal Canyon's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-3-1. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games. As for West Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-9.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. West Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. However, it's not like Temescal Canyon struggles in that department as they've averaged .446. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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