Ponderosa won the last time they faced Vista Ridge, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Ponderosa Mustangs walked away with a 12-9 victory over the Vista Ridge Wolves. With that win, Ponderosa brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
Bryce Robinette was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Ethan Alejo, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
On Vista Ridge's side, Jacob Nelson was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (he also only allowed one walk). Nelson was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Nelson wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Owen Baker, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Carter Edwards was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Ponderosa and bumps their season record up to 8-4. As for Vista Ridge, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ponderosa will take on Chaparral at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Vista Ridge, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Rampart at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Rampart is coming into the match with four straight wins on the road, so Vista Ridge will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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