Scotts Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Aptos Mariners. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Scotts Valley of the 4-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Colin Melrose was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits.
On the hitting side, Scotts Valley saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jack Abel, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jacob Pauka, who went 1-for-1 with two RBI and a double.
Scotts Valley's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Aptos, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 8-5.
Scotts Valley will look to defend their home field on Monday against King's Academy at 4:30 p.m. King's Academy is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Scotts Valley will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Aptos, they will be playing at home against San Lorenzo Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Aptos is facing San Lorenzo Valley at the right time seeing as San Lorenzo Valley is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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