Garden Grove had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.3 runs), and they went ahead and made it five on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over the Ocean View Seahawks. That's two games straight that Garden Grove has won by just one run.
The team relied heavily on Amari Jennings, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Tayler Dooley, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
On Ocean View's side, Sienna Erskine was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Kaya Collado was another key contributor, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with an RBI.
Garden Grove's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-8. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs per game. As for Ocean View, they now have a losing record at 9-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Garden Grove will square off against Godinez Fundamental at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Ocean View, they will head out on the road to face off against Westminster at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last four games Ocean View has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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