Los Molinos's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Anderson Cubs with a sharp 8-2 win. That's more bragging rights for Los Molinos, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Izick Nelson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Brayden Weibling was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Harrison Hamre, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
On Anderson's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Porter Virgin, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
Los Molinos is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 5-4 record this season. As for Anderson, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Los Molinos will take on Maxwell at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Los Molinos is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Anderson, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Lassen at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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