There's no place like home for Fountain Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Corona del Mar Sea Kings on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Barons have posted since May 3, 2024.
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Tyler Peshke made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Fountain Valley is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 4-5 otherwise. Peshke was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one RBI.
In other pitching news, D'Angelo Diaz looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Josh Grack, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3. He has become a key player for Fountain Valley: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-6 otherwise. Isaac Lomeli was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Fountain Valley now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Corona del Mar, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-5.
Fountain Valley will have a chance to go back-to-back against Corona del Mar: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:15 p.m. on Friday.
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