Orland proved they can win big last Wednesday (they won by 13) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over the Corning Cardinals. Winning may never get old, but Orland sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Zach Story spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 14 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jake Mackenzie was excellent, going 4-for-4 with two stolen bases and a double.
Orland's victory bumped their record up to 14-9. As for Corning, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-13-1.
Orland will head out on the road to square off against Las Plumas at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Las Plumas is coming into the contest with nine straight losses at home, meaning Orland will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Corning will take on Oroville at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Corning is facing Oroville at the right time seeing as Oroville is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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