There's no place like home for Willow Glen, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Tuesday. They walked away with an 8-5 victory over the Pioneer Mustangs on Thursday. This was a revenge game for Willow Glen, as the team was forced to settle for a 5-2 defeat when these two played last Tuesday.
Willow Glen got a great performance from Ryder Frost as he tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, Alex Rose was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Tommy Moran was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Pioneer's side, Andrew Watters made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Adam Larson, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Willow Glen's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Pioneer, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Willow Glen will take on Leigh at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last four games Leigh has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Pioneer, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Branham at 4:00 p.m.
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