With a playoff game on the line, University rose to the challenge on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the East Valley Falcons as they made off with a 7-1 victory. The win was familiar territory for University who now have four in a row.
Payton Graue and Adrian Ambriz made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Graue tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Meanwhile, Ambriz kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. At the plate, Graue scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4, while Ambriz went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a triple, and a run. Graue has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dylan Morales, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
University's victory bumped their record up to 12-9. As for East Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-7.
University will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Lincoln. Lincoln will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something University surely won't give up without a fight. East Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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