Anderson had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Central Valley Falcons out 8-6. This was a revenge game for Anderson, as the team was forced to settle for a 15-5 loss when these two played last Tuesday.
Patrick Bowen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Bowen was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Ryland Stelt was excellent, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Andy Aitken, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Like Anderson, Central Valley also got a great game from a two-way player: Diego Recio. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk). Recio was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two doubles. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Kanin Harris made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Anderson's victory bumped their record up to 7-16. As for Central Valley, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 11-10.
Anderson does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Central Valley, they will head out on the road to take on West Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Central Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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