El Capitan came out on top against Valhalla on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run seventh inning. The Vaqueros put the hurt on the Norsemen with a sharp 9-2 win. The victory continues a trend for the Vaqueros in their matchups with the Norsemen: they've now won six in a row.
Seth Walker looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Ethan Soule
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On the hitting side, Ethan Soule was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Ryder Powers was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
El Capitan hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
El Capitan's record now sits at 10-14-1. As for Valhalla, they are on an 18-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-22.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. El Capitan is set to take on their familiar foe Granite Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Valhalla will face off against rival Grossmont at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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