Kirtland put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. They beat the Grand Valley Mustangs by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 4-0. That's more bragging rights for Kirtland, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Gino Blasini spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on two hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Luciano Cantini was excellent, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Tyler Turk, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Kirtland pushed their record up to 8-0 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Grand Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kirtland will take on Brush at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Kirtland is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.9 runs per game this season. As for Grand Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against St. John at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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