Apple Valley fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Elsinore on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Elsinore Tigers by a score of 5-4.
Apple Valley got a good showing from Cole Hedges, who tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Apple Valley saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luis Lechuga, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Elsinore's side, Andrew Jimenez was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-4.
Apple Valley has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season. As for Elsinore, they pushed their record up to 10-8-1 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home.
Apple Valley will take on Hesperia at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Apple Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Elsinore, they will head out on the road to take on Temescal Canyon at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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