It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Placer ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Madera Coyotes 6-5. The win was just what Placer needed coming off of a 12-0 loss in their prior game.
Hayden Bailey was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched eight innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Bailey was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jack Addison, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Placer's victory bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Madera, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Placer will take on Ponderosa at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Placer's favor as the squad sits on four straight wins at home while Ponderosa has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road. Madera will take on San Joaquin Memorial at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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