Garden Valley had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 2-9 to make it six. They lost 11-0 to the Glenns Ferry Pilots. The Wolverines were not able to make up for their loss to the Pilots from their previous meeting back in March of 2024.
As for Glenns Ferry, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-12. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by six runs or more this season.
For Glenns Ferry's part, Junior Sanchez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 15 over six innings pitched. Glenns Ferry is 2-1 when Sanchez posts eight or more strikeouts, but 8-11 otherwise. Sanchez was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases, one run, and one double. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times he's played.
In other batting news, Bryce Sterling was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was William Gydesen, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs.
Coming up, Garden Valley will take on Wendell at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Glenns Ferry does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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