Valley Center scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They never let the Orange Glen Patriots onto the board and left with a 14-0 win. With that victory, Valley Center brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Jeremiah Haros and Daniel Subish made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Haros tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Subish tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Haros scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5, while Subish scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Humberto Rocha looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Valley Center let Michael Bray and Manny Lopez loose on the outfield. Bray scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Lopez scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Jd Marquez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Valley Center's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-3. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs per game. As for Orange Glen, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Valley Center will look to defend their home field on Monday against Ridgeview at 4:00 p.m. Ridgeview's pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so Valley Center's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Orange Glen, they will head out on the road to square off against El Cajon Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. El Cajon Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
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