The Yerington Lions will challenge the Sparks Railroaders at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Sparks took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Yerington, who comes in off a win.
Yerington had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They blew past Dayton 7-1. The victory was some much needed relief for the Lions as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Valor Angle made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Angle was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Colby Rowe was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Aiden Nelson, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Sparks was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss dating back to last season. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-7 heartbreaker at the hands of Pershing County. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Railroaders have suffered since April 6, 2024.
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