The Yorba Linda Mustangs will head out on the road to challenge the Brea Olinda Wildcats at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Yorba Linda is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
On Wednesday, Yorba Linda sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over Brea Olinda. The victory was just what Yorba Linda needed coming off of a 10-2 loss in their prior matchup.
Nate Baughman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Baughman was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Pierce Werner and Holden Mallock dominated on the mound. Werner tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks), while Mallock tossed two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Werner has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Yorba Linda saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Logan Roehl, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base.
Yorba Linda's win bumped their record up to 9-12. As for Brea Olinda, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14-1 record this season.
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