Vista del Lago had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Ponderosa Bruins, sneaking past 5-3. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-9 last Tuesday.
Tyler Bolyard was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2024.
Hayden Wait
| 04/10/25 @ Ponderosa | 3 |
| 02/21/25 @ Roseville | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Ponderosa | 1 |
| 03/27/25 @ Woodcreek | 1 |
| 03/25/25 vs Woodcreek | 1 |
Bolyard wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hayden Wait, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave Wait a new career-high.
Vista del Lago kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.
Vista del Lago's record is now 13-7. As for Ponderosa, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-13.
Vista del Lago will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Bruins: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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