St. Joseph has not done well against Arroyo Grande recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The St. Joseph Knights had just enough and edged the Arroyo Grande Eagles out 13-12. With that victory, St. Joseph brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Jayson Rodriguez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Rodriguez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other pitching news, Hunter Hammond looked comfortable as he struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Erik Furness was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Niko Peinado, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
On Arroyo Grande's side, Tane Kurth made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Clark, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
St. Joseph has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 8-6 record this season. As for Arroyo Grande, their loss dropped their record down to 6-8.
St. Joseph will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Atascadero at 3:00 p.m. St. Joseph is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Arroyo Grande, they will head out on the road to face off against Righetti at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Righetti's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Arroyo Grande's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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