Pleasanton came tearing into Monday's match with 11 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.6 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 12-6 margin over the Pearsall Mavericks. Pleasanton might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 12 contests by six runs or more this season.
Jayden Arrendondo and Chance Hehman made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Arrendondo tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Hehman tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Arrendondo scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Hehman scored a run while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Guardiola Marcus and Elijah Haren did most of the damage at the plate: Marcus scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Haren scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Ryan Morales was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
On Pearsall's side, Ace Urrea stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Elijah Luna, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Pleasanton pushed their record up to 19-1 with that victory, which was their eighth straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs per game. As for Pearsall, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-9-1 record this season.
Pleasanton will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Floresville at 7:00 p.m. Pleasanton will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Pearsall, they will head out on the road to challenge Devine at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pearsall is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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