Cordova was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Pleasant Grove on Saturday. The Cordova Blue Devils were the clear victor by a 19-2 margin over the Pleasant Grove Spartans. Considering the Blue Devils' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Nolan Archibald looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Daniel Jackson and Dylan Williams did most of the damage at the plate: Jackson scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-5, while Williams scored four runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. What's more, Jackson posted three hits, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. Jackson Stacks was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Cordova always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .595. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win got Cordova back to even at 2-2. As for Pleasant Grove, they dropped their record down to 1-2 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Coincidentally, Cordova and Pleasant Grove will both be playing Vinemont the next time they take the field. Pleasant Grove will head out to face Vinemont at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, while Cordova will play them later in the day, at 11:00 a.m.
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