South Mountain came into Wednesday's matchup having lost 15 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Sierra Linda Bulldogs by a score of 6-3 on Wednesday. The victory was just what South Mountain needed coming off of a 12-2 defeat in their prior match.
Kirk Bower was excellent, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Noah Bura, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
South Mountain's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-9. As for Sierra Linda, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
South Mountain will be playing at home against Central at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Central is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning South Mountain will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Sierra Linda, they will take on McClintock at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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